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    Northern Giraffe
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    Northern Giraffe

    Giraffa camelopardalis

    Big Herbivores
    Vulnerable
    Best months
    Nov
    Best park
    Ruma National Park

    Where to see Northern Giraffe

    The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 54 safari areas where it has been recorded.

    1. 1
      Ruma National Park

      Western & Eastern Frontier, Kenya · Common

      Lodges
    2. 2
      Lake Nakuru National Park

      Rift Valley Lakes, Kenya · Occasional

      Lodges
    3. 3
      Menengai Crater

      Rift Valley Lakes, Kenya · Occasional

      Lodges
    4. 4
      Segera Conservancy

      Laikipia & Mount Kenya Region, Kenya · Occasional

      Lodges
    5. 5
      Murchison Aswa Falls Conservancy

      Northern Uganda & Murchison Falls, Uganda · Occasional

      Lodges

    Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.

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    Northern Giraffe facts

    Quick facts

    Mass54.5 kg
    Gestation~457 days

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Best months to spot

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    Most sightings recorded in Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.

    Conservation status

    VU: VulnerableDecreasing population

    Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

    Northern giraffes face significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities, as well as poaching. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including anti-poaching patrols and community engagement, the population continues to decline. Responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by generating revenue that funds conservation initiatives and by raising awareness among visitors about the importance of protecting these magnificent animals.

    Conservation hub

    About the northern giraffe

    The northern giraffe, also known as the three-horned giraffe, is a species of giraffe native to North Africa.

    Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.