The Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata) is probably the most common giraffe you will see in zoos. In the wild, you will find it in Somalia and other countries in the Horn of Africa. That is why it is also called Somali giraffes. The name reticulated comes from the large brown and white brick-like pattern or chestnut brown spots on its coat. These spots only reach the knee is what is used to distinguish it from the Masai giraffe. Males are slightly taller and heavier than females. But, both have ossicones on their head.
Reticulated Giraffes have a standing height between 14’-18’ (4.3-5.5 m), overall body length from 11.8’-15.1’ (3.6-4.6 m), and body width of 2.5’-3.3’ (.75-1 m). The weight of a Reticulated Giraffe is between 2,601-4,255 lb (1,180-1,930 kg). Reticulated Giraffes have a typical lifespan of 10-27 years.
The Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata) is probably the most common giraffe you will see in zoos. In the wild, you will find it in Somalia and other countries in the Horn of Africa. That is why it is also called Somali giraffes. The name reticulated comes from the large brown and white brick-like pattern or chestnut brown spots on its coat. These spots only reach the knee is what is used to distinguish it from the Masai giraffe. Males are slightly taller and heavier than females. But, both have ossicones on their head.
Reticulated Giraffes have a standing height between 14’-18’ (4.3-5.5 m), overall body length from 11.8’-15.1’ (3.6-4.6 m), and body width of 2.5’-3.3’ (.75-1 m). The weight of a Reticulated Giraffe is between 2,601-4,255 lb (1,180-1,930 kg). Reticulated Giraffes have a typical lifespan of 10-27 years.
