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Giraffa Camelopardalis Collection (#12)

"Graceful Giants of the African Savanna

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Picture No. 10947782

Picture No. 10947782
Southern Giraffe chewing Acacia leaves - Moremi, Botswana. Date:

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: South Africa, Phinda Reserve, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), female and young

South Africa, Phinda Reserve, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), female and young

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Row of Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) looking over iron railings inside enclosure at safari park

Row of Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) looking over iron railings inside enclosure at safari park

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Baby Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing straight, looking at camera

Baby Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing straight, looking at camera, mother animal partly visible in background

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Two Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) looking out of open door in enclosure

Two Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) looking out of open door in enclosure

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe and calf Giraffa camelopardalis, illustration

Giraffe and calf Giraffa camelopardalis, illustration
Giraffe and calf (Giraffa camelopardalis), illustration

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Front on view of a mother giraffe, six month old giraffe feeding from mother

Front on view of a mother giraffe, six month old giraffe feeding from mother

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Baby Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing in stable, front view

Baby Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing in stable, front view

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Three Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) of different sizes peeking out from behind stable door

Three Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) of different sizes peeking out from behind stable door, front view

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Two Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) peeking out from behind stable door, front view

Two Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) peeking out from behind stable door, front view

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Head and shoulders of young Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in profile

Head and shoulders of young Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in profile

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffa camelopardalis, Giraffe. Family Giraffidae. Mother and young

Giraffa camelopardalis, Giraffe. Family Giraffidae. Mother and young

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe mother with baby (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing together in stable, front view

Giraffe mother with baby (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing together in stable, front view

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe

Giraffe
Rothschild giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi). This subspecies of giraffe is found in Uganda and north-central Kenya

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe skin C018 / 9249

Giraffe skin C018 / 9249
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) skin, close-up

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffes, Natural History Museum, London C016 / 5931

Giraffes, Natural History Museum, London C016 / 5931
Giraffe specimens at the top of a staircase, at the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in October 1903. This trio formed part of the new mammal display in along the first floor East

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Hunting giraffe, historical artwork C018 / 7030

Hunting giraffe, historical artwork C018 / 7030
Hunting giraffe. 1869 engraving of men on camels hunting giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Africa

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe at a watering hole C014 / 0911

Giraffe at a watering hole C014 / 0911
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) spitting water at a watering hole. Photographed in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe running over a road

Giraffe running over a road
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) running over a road. The giraffe is the tallest living land animal, growing to a height of 5.5 metres

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Captive giraffe, 17th century

Captive giraffe, 17th century
Captive giraffe. 17th-century artwork of a man leading a captive giraffe, considered the first depiction of a giraffe in a European printed book

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Captive giraffe, 16th century

Captive giraffe, 16th century
Captive giraffe. 16th-century artwork of men leading a captive giraffe, with another giraffe feeding in the background. Giraffes were a rare sight in Europe before the 19th century

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Okavango delta, Botswana, Africa

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Okavango delta, Botswana, Africa

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Masai graffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Masai graffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Exhibition of a giraffe to the public

Exhibition of a giraffe to the public
A printed poster advertising the last week of the magnificent living Giraffe or camelopardalis with its Nubian attendant

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Exhibition of a giraffe to the public, Manchester

Exhibition of a giraffe to the public, Manchester
A printed poster advertising the exhibition of a giraffe from the Surrey Zoological Gardens, displayed in Piccadilly, Manchester

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Boys sketching giraffes, 1949. The Natural History Museum

Boys sketching giraffes, 1949. The Natural History Museum
For the really keen young naturalist aged between 10 and 15, a Junior Naturalists Club was established. Entry was gained by producing a piece of fieldwork to prove ones dedication to the study of

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Natural History display at Montagu House

Natural History display at Montagu House
Staircase near the entrance of the old British Museum in Montagu House, 1845. This housed the original collection of the Natural History Museum, London. From a watercolour by George Scharf (1788-1860)

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffes on steps, October 1903 at the Natural History Museu

Giraffes on steps, October 1903 at the Natural History Museu
More space to exhibit larger animals to an eager public fascinated by discoveries made on worldwide expeditions. This trio formed part of the new mammal display in 1903 along the first floor East

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Giraffe in the park of Koure, 60 km east of Niamey, one of the last giraffes in West Africa after

Giraffe in the park of Koure, 60 km east of Niamey, one of the last giraffes in West Africa after the drought of the seventies, they remain under the threat of deforestation, Niger, West Africa

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park. Giraffe mother and youth (Giraffa camelopardalis)

Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park. Giraffe mother and youth (Giraffa camelopardalis)

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Africa, Kenya, Amboseli NP. A stately Masai, or Common, giraffe eats lunch on the

Africa, Kenya, Amboseli NP. A stately Masai, or Common, giraffe eats lunch on the Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Africa. Tanzania. Giraffes in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Africa. Tanzania. Giraffes in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Namibia, Etosha National Park. Variety of animals gathered at Chudop waterhole

Namibia, Etosha National Park. Variety of animals gathered at Chudop waterhole

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Namibia, Etosha National Park. Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) walking through flat

Namibia, Etosha National Park. Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) walking through flat desert at edge of Etosha Pan with approaching rain storm

Background imageGiraffa Camelopardalis Collection: Africa, Kenya, Nairobi. Man gets a kiss from a Rothschild giraffe (G. c. rothschildi)

Africa, Kenya, Nairobi. Man gets a kiss from a Rothschild giraffe (G. c. rothschildi)
Africa, Kenya, Nairobi. Man gets a kiss from a Rothschild giraffe (G.c. rothschildi) at Giraffe Center. (MR)




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"Graceful Giants of the African Savanna: Giraffa camelopardalis" Witness the heartwarming bond between a Masai giraffe mother and her precious baby as she tenderly nuzzles it in Lower Masai Mara GR, Kenya. These majestic creatures, known scientifically as Giraffa camelopardalis, captivate us with their elegance and towering presence. In Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, marvel at the breathtaking sight of Masai Giraffes gracefully roaming the vast plains. Their long necks stretch towards the sky as they browse on tree leaves, showcasing their unique adaptation to reach inaccessible food sources. Giraffes are truly a symbol of Africa's wildlife diversity. From Etosha National Park in Namibia to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Northern Cape, South Africa - these gentle giants can be found across various habitats throughout the continent. In Etosha National park's arid landscapes, witness an enchanting scene where giraffes peacefully share a waterhole with a herd of zebras. The beauty and grandeur of these magnificent animals have been celebrated through art for centuries. "Hunting the Giraffe" by William C Harris captures both their regal stature and vulnerability against human encroachment. It serves as a reminder that we must protect these incredible creatures for future generations. Venture into Spioenkop Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa to observe giraffes alongside other iconic African species. Their distinctive coat patterns make them instantly recognizable even from afar – nature's masterpiece painted upon each individual. Let your eyes wander over East Africa's landscape where Masai Giraffe roam freely amidst stunning vistas like 3mb952. These images transport us to an untamed world where wildlife thrives harmoniously with its surroundings. As ambassadors of conservation efforts worldwide, let us cherish every encounter with these extraordinary beings who hold an irreplaceable place in our hearts.