Endangered
Reticulated Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
About Reticulated Giraffe
Reticulated giraffes have the most striking pattern of any giraffe: sharp, polygonal brown patches separated by bright white lines. They're found almost exclusively in northern Kenya, with small populations in Ethiopia and Somalia. Giraffes were reclassified as four separate species in 2016 (Masai, Reticulated, Southern, and Northern). Reticulated giraffe populations have dropped by 50% in the last 30 years. Samburu National Reserve is the easiest place to see them.
Did you know?
A giraffe's tongue is 45cm long and dark blue, protecting it against sunburn.
Where to see them
Samburu
Laikipia
Meru