Large older male Masai Giraffe in Central Serengeti

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Feeding:

Posted 11 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

Lion

Wow the spots on the giraffe looks so prominent. Great catch indeed. Posted 11 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks. The darkness of the spots tells the age. And in this case the shape tells it's a Masai Giraffe. Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. Sunil R Agadi
    
    Lion
    
    Oh is it .., Then what is the approximate age of this Giraffe, I hope the spots grow darker as they grow older..is it so ? Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Yes, that is correct, they can be a sign of age and of dominance. I'm not sure how old exactly this male is. Posted 11 years ago

The Maasai Giraffe

The Masai Giraffe or Maasai Giraffe, also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe is the largest subspecies of giraffe and the tallest land mammal. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by Ferdy Christant