Southern Giraffe
Giraffa giraffa
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 9,750
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
Description
The southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa), also known as two-horned giraffe, is a species of giraffe native to Southern Africa. The IUCN recognises four giraffe species, with several recognised subspecies. Southern giraffes have rounded or blotched spots, some with star-like extensions on a light tan background, running down to the hooves.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Southern giraffe”.