Fantastic aerial view of the Okavango Delta with a herd of Giraffes on an island
Fantastic aerial view of the Okavango Delta with a herd of Giraffes on an island The South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of giraffe native to Southern Africa. It ranges from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. It has rounded or blotched spots, some with star-like extensions on a light tan background, running down to the hooves. In 2010, it was estimated that a maximum of 12,000 South African giraffes are living in the wild and around 45 are being kept in captivity. The South African giraffe has dark, somewhat rounded patches on a tawny background colour. The spots extend down the legs and get smaller. The median lump of males is less developed The South African giraffe is found in northern South Africa, southern Botswana, southern Zimbabwe, and south-western Mozambique. After local extinctions in various places, the South African giraffes have been reintroduced in many parts of Southern Africa, including in Swaziland. They are common in both in and outside of protected areas. South African giraffes usually live in savannahs, grasslands and woodlands in which food are available. The giraffes are herbivorous animals. They feed on grass, Acacia shrubs, tree leaves and fruits
Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Botswana
Photo credit: © Sheree Sedgbeer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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