# Rothschild Giraffe (*giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi*) The Rothschild Giraffe is the tallest land animal, with long legs and a long neck that help it reach leaves high in the trees. These gentle giants are known for their beautiful spotted coats and friendly nature! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** They live in savannas and open grasslands in East Africa. - **Also known as:** Baringo Giraffe, Northern Giraffe ![Rothschild Giraffe](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/ZOO_PLOCK04.JPG&width=800) Photo: Tomaszw28, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ZOO_PLOCK04.JPG) ## Appearance The Rothschild Giraffe is the tallest land mammal, recognized by its long neck and legs. It has large, irregular, dark brown, leafy patches separated by creamy-white lines, distinctly without spots below its knees. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Giraffidae - **Genus:** Giraffa ## Interesting facts - A baby giraffe drops six feet to the ground when it is born! - Giraffes only need about 10 minutes to 2 hours of sleep a day! - Their heart is two feet long and weighs about 11 kg (25 lbs)! - Their super long blue-purple tongue can be over 45 cm (18 inches)! ## Special abilities - **High Reach:** Rothschild Giraffe can reach high leaves because of its incredibly long neck, letting it browse food others can't. - **Flexible Feeder:** Rothschild Giraffe has a long, prehensile, blue-purple tongue that helps it strip leaves off thorny branches without getting pricked. - **Powerful Protection:** Rothschild Giraffe can deliver a powerful kick because of its long, strong legs, effectively defending itself from predators. - **Natural Helmets:** Rothschild Giraffe has ossicones, unique horn-like structures on its head, that help protect it and identify its species. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 450-570 cm - **Weight:** 700-1930 kg - **Lifespan:** 20-25 years - **Speed:** 56 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 400-460 days ## Diet & Feeding These gentle giants are herbivores, munching on leaves, flowers, and fruits high up in the trees! - **Primary Foods:** Acacia leaves, Combretum leaves, Terminalia leaves, Mimosaceae flowers, fruit - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Umbrella Thorn Acacia (*Vachellia tortilis*) — Provides essential food - **Eaten by:** Black hook acacia (*Senegalia mellifera*) — A preferred food source - **Eaten by:** Lion (*Panthera leo*) — Preys on young or sick - **Eaten by:** [Spotted Hyena](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-hyena) (*Crocuta crocuta*) — Scavenges on carcasses ## Traits - [Spotted](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spotted): Marked with spots or patches of a different color. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Rothschild Giraffe? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Rothschild Giraffe? 450-570 cm ### How much does Rothschild Giraffe weigh? 700-1930 kg ### How long does Rothschild Giraffe live? 20-25 years ### How fast can Rothschild Giraffe move? 56 km/h ### What does Rothschild Giraffe eat? These gentle giants are herbivores, munching on leaves, flowers, and fruits high up in the trees! ### Where is Rothschild Giraffe usually found? They live in savannas and open grasslands in East Africa. ### How does Rothschild Giraffe hunt? Grazing ## Where to spot - [Aalborg Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/aalborg-zoo) — North Denmark Region, DK · Zoo - [Zoo Leipzig](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-leipzig) — Sachsen, DE · Zoo - [Tierpark Berlin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-berlin) — Berlin, DE · Zoo - [Zoologischer Garten Schwerin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoologischer-garten-schwerin) — Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, DE · Zoo - [Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/serengeti-park-hodenhagen) — Niedersachsen, DE · Zoo [View all places to see Rothschild Giraffe](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/rothschild-giraffe) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Rothschild Giraffe: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rothschild-giraffe)