The West African giraffe (Giraffa peralta[2] or Giraffa camelopardalis peralta), also known as the Niger giraffe, [1] is a species or subspecies of the giraffe distinguished by its light colored spots.

The West African giraffe is a subspecies of giraffe, distinguished from other types by its light, tan-colored spots. Other giraffes have darker markings. It stands almost 6 meters tall (19 feet) and can weigh up to 1,300 kilograms (about 2,800 pounds).

The West African giraffe is a subspecies of the giraffe, recognizable thanks to its creamy color coat and rectangular brown marks, except on its lower legs. As the tallest living mammal on earth, an adult male giraffe can reach on average 5,3 m and 1,200 kg, and the female 4,3 m for 830 kg.

The West African giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) is a subspecies of the giraffe distinguished by its light-colored spots, which is found in the Sahel regions of West Africa. In the 19th century, it ranged from Senegal to Lake Chad, yet in 2011 this subspecies only survives in a few isolated pockets.

2024年2月23日 · The West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) is a subspecies of the northern giraffe and is the most threatened species since its population is only 400 individuals in the wild.

The West African giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) was historically spread across much of the Sudano-Sahelian zone but is now restricted to Niger. Several factors resulted in their dramatic decline during the late 20th century.

2024年2月23日 · The West African giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) was historically spread across much of the Sudano-Sahelian zone but is now restricted to Niger. Several factors resulted in their dramatic decline during the late 20th century. In 1996, only 49 individuals remained, concentrated in the ‘Giraffe Zone’.

West African giraffe was classified as Endangered and of high conservation importance on the IUCN Red List. The West African giraffe is noticeably light in appearance. Their patches are rectangular and tan coloured, and are broadly surrounded by a creamy-colour. There are no markings on their lower legs. Niger Burkina Faso Mali Benin Nigeria ...

2021年4月6日 · The West African giraffe, Nigerien giraffe or Niger giraffe, is a subspecies of the giraffe distinguished by its light-colored spots found in the Sahel districts of West Africa. The West African giraffe population relies upon seasonal migration between the drier highlands near Kouré and the drought-resistant lowlands of the Niger River valley.

Pressures including habitat loss and fragmentation, civil unrest and illegal hunting have reduced giraffe to less than 100,000 animals in all of Africa. This re-introduction of West African giraffe to their former range in Niger aims to establish a second viable population of the subspecies in support of their conservation in a healthy and well ...