What are the names of the 9 giraffe species?

Answer 1

There are nine recognised sub-species of giraffe, each with its own colouring and pattern. These are: * Reticulated Giraffe (also known as the Somali Giraffe) - This Giraffe has large polygonal spots of a liver colouring, which are outlined by a network of bright white lines. The spots may sometimes appear deep red and may also cover the legs. This Giraffe is found in Northeast Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. * Angolan Giraffe (Also known as the Smoky Giraffe) - this sub species is donned with large spots and some notches around the edges, which extend down the entire lower leg. They can be found in Angola and Zambia. * Kordofan Giraffe - This Giraffe is recognised by having smaller, more irregular spots that cover the inner legs. It can be found in western and south-western Sudan. * Masai Giraffe (also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe) - These have jagged edged, vine leaf spots of a Dark Chocolate colouring on a yellowish background. They are normally found in central and southern parts of Kenya and also Tanzania. * Nubian Giraffe - This species has large four sided spots of a chestnut brown colour, with an off-white background. They have no spots on either the inner legs or below the hocks. It can be found in Sudan and North eastern Congo. * Rothschild Giraffe (also known as the Naringo Giraffe and the Ugandan Giraffe) - These animals have deep brown, blotched or rectangular spots, which are poorly defined with cream lines. The hocks may also be spotted. They are found in Uganda and north central Kenya. * South African Giraffe - These have rounded, blotchy spots with star like extensions on a light tan background. These run down to the hooves. They can be found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. * Thornicorft Giraffes (also known as the Rhodesian Giraffe) - These have star shaped or leafy spots the extend down the lower leg. They can be found in Zambia. * West African Giraffe (also known as the Nigerian Giraffe) - This Giraffe species have numerous pale, yellowish red spots. They are found in Niger and Cameroon.

Answer 2

There are different Subspecies of Giraffe Reticulated or Somali Giraffe (Range: Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia) Angolan or Smoky Giraffe (Range: Angola, Zambia) Kordofan Giraffe (Range: Western and Southwestern Sudan, Cameroon) Masai or Killimajaro Giraffe (Range: central and southern Kenya, Tanzania) Nubian Giraffe (Range: Eastern Suadn, Northeast Congo) Rothschild Girafe (Range: Uganda, north-central Kenya) South African Giraffe (Range: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique) Thornicroft or Rhodesian Giraffe (Range: eastern Zambia) Nigerian Giraffe (Range: Niger)

Answer 3

1.smoky giraffe

2.kordofan giraffe

3.nubian giraffe

4.south African giraffe

5.samali giraffe

6.rothchilds giraffe(endangered)

7.thornicrofts giraffe

8.maisai giraffe

9.Niger giraffe

Answer 4

There are quite a few different species of Giraffe
The Rothschild Giraffe
African Giraffe
and Southern Giraffe are just 3 of giraffes

Answer 5

Rothschild, Masai, Reticulated, Angolan, South African and West African giraffe. Hope to help!

Answer 6

I thought there were only six. I'm a total obsesy over them but I only know of three of them; Reticulated, Rothschild, and Masai. All (6-9) can breed together, it's more of a sub-species.

Answer 7

yes, theres a white giraffe