West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta)

Series of side elevation illustrations of the West African Giraffe

Currently, herds of the West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) are found in southwest Niger, unlike before when you could find them occupying areas from Senegal to Lake Chad. Some communities also call it the Niger giraffe or Nigerien giraffe. The light, tan-colored spots on its body separate it from other species of giraffes whose spots are a little darker. Males are taller and with thick horns compared to females. Besides, males show balds on their heads while females have hair. The West African giraffe is nomadic and is a subspecies of the Northern Giraffe.

West African Giraffes have a standing height between 16’-19’ (4.9-5.8 m), overall body length from 13.5’-16.1’ (4.1-4.9 m), and body width of 2.8’-3.4’ (.85-1.05 m). The weight of a West African Giraffe is between 1,764-2,866 lb (800-1,300 kg). West African Giraffes have a typical lifespan of 10-25 years.

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Height:
16’-19’ | 4.9-5.8 m
Width:
2.8’-3.4’ | .85-1.05 m
Depth:
Length:
13.5’-16.1’ | 4.1-4.9 m
Withers Height:
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Weight:
1,764-2,866 lb | 800-1,300 kg
Area:
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Scientific Name:
Giraffa camelopardalis peralta
Lifespan:
10-25 years

Properties

Drawings include:

West African Giraffe side elevation, front, back

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No one still knows the origins of the Giraffoidea. These extant giraffes that once ruled the African landscape are thought to be large, with elongated legs and necks. This superfamily contains extant members include giraffes, okapi, and pronghorn.

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West African Giraffe