Giraffa Camelopardalis Collection (#13)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Africa. Tanzania. Giraffes in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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

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

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)

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Namibia, Africa

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) drinking, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Giraffes

Giraffe, 16th century artwork. Captive giraffe being led on a rein. The giraffe is native to sub-Saharan Africa, though captive specimens had been brought to Italy in Roman times

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), at water, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

South Africa, Kruger NP. Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) silhouetted at Sunset

Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara. Giraffe (Giraffe camelopardoalis)

Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara. Masai giraffe (Giraffe amelopadaris)

Game drive safari watching Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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

Two Masai Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) on plain, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara. Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) silhouetted against the sky

Masai Giraffes, Giraffa camelopardalis, Masai Mara, Kenya, Digital Composite

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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.