Points

40

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Not EvaluatedVery Rare to spot
mammals • Giraffidae

Maasai Giraffe.

M

Giraffa tippelskirchi

Category

mammals

Family

Giraffidae

Size

Large-bodied giraffe; exact adult height and mass vary strongly by sex. A single universal value was not inserted from a non-primary summary.

Points

40 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding maasai giraffe in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

Savanna, open woodland and bushland in eastern and south-central Africa.

Diet

Browser feeding mainly on leaves, shoots, flowers and fruits of woody plants.

Behaviour

When to look

Mostly diurnal and crepuscular, with feeding and movement also possible at night.

Where to see it

Zambia flagZambia

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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