READ MORE: Animals in Kenya (A Guide to 40 Species) So here’s a look at 50 fascinating facts about Giraffes, including the most common subspecies, their diets, and what’s being done to save them. Giraffes were recently added to the IUCN’s Endangered Species List, with several subspecies currently listed as critically endangered. They’re also preyed upon by Lions, Hyenas, Leopards, and African Wild Dogs, with only about 20% of all baby Giraffes making it to adulthood. Sadly, their numbers are declining fast due to poaching and habitat loss, with the Giraffe population in Africa dropping by 40%.

Giraffes adapt to these changes by being able to consume a variety of different leaves and twigs (but Acacias often seem to be their favorite). The climate they live in is very warm, experiencing dry and wet seasons. Giraffe habitat primarily consists of open savannahs and grasslands where they can wander around freely, peering out into the distance to see if any predators are lurking nearby.Īs a herd, these herbivores migrate to areas rich in shrubs and deciduous trees. Native to Africa, Giraffes roam throughout the continent’s sub-Saharan regions. These evolutionary marvels, which get their name from the Arabic word Zarafa (“one who walks swiftly”), are statuesque wonders of elegant beauty. Lanky, awkward, affectionate, and endearing… you’d be hard pressed to find someone who’s not intrigued by Giraffes.

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