7,060 observationsNot evaluated
Maasai Giraffe
Giraffa tippelskirchi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Giraffidae ›Genus: Giraffa
About
The Masai giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi), also spelled Maasai giraffe, and sometimes called the Kilimanjaro giraffe, is a species or subspecies of giraffe. It is native to East Africa. The Masai giraffe can be found in central and southern Kenya and in Tanzania. It has distinctive jagged, irregular leaf-like blotches that extend from the hooves to its head. The Masai giraffe is currently the national animal of Tanzania.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Maasai Giraffe is Giraffa tippelskirchi.
- The Maasai Giraffe has a conservation status of Not evaluated.
- Maasai Giraffe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Maasai Giraffe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Maasai Giraffe belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Maasai Giraffe belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Maasai Giraffe belongs to the family Giraffidae.
- Maasai Giraffe belongs to the genus Giraffa.