Kenyan Giraffes: What’s the difference between a Masai, a Reticulated and a Rothschild’s Giraffe?

What is the difference between Kenyan giraffes – a Masai, a Reticulated, and a Rothschild’s Giraffe?

A Masai Giraffe has irregular patterns.

A Reticulated Giraffe has regular patterns with a bright chestnut colour and white spaces.

A Rothschild’s Giraffe has brown patterns with cream spaces.

 

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

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Kenyan Giraffes

Masai Giraffe (left), Reticulated Giraffe (centre), and Rothschild’s Giraffe (right)

 

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