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Date: 2022

Location: Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Did you know?

The Rothschild's Giraffe is one of the most endangered distinct populations of giraffes, with 1,399 mature individuals estimated in the wild in 2018. The Rothschild's Giraffe is easily distinguishable from other subspecies. The most obvious sign is in the coloring of the coat – it is paler, the orange-brown patches are less jagged and sharp in shape, and Rothschild's Giraffe displays no markings on the lower leg, giving it the impression of wearing white stockings. The Rothschild's giraffe is classified as near threatened.

About the picture

This pair of Rothschild’s Giraffes was photographed in Lake Nakuru in Kenya last year (2022). As is visible from the giraffe’s coat, it is very different from the Masai Giraffe and the Reticulated Giraffe. The famous ‘white stockings’ that these giraffes are known for are also visible.

Fun Fact

Rothschild's Giraffe can be seen in the wild only in a handful of places – Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya, and Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda.