Masai Giraffe

The Masai Giraffe 1- Introduction The Giraffa tippelskirchi , or better known as the Masai Giraffe, is the largest subspecies of giraffe. The Giraffe is  also called Kilimanjaro giraffe.  Male Giraffes are named bulls, while female giraffes are named does. Baby Giraffes are called a calf. There are several names for a group of giraffes such as herd, tower, and corps. 2- Anatomy/Appearance Giraffes have a unique anatomy and shape that make them very distinct to the other animals on earth. The main appearance of the giraffe that stands out is their long neck, which is estimated to be 6 feet. The typical Masai male giraffe weighs an average of 2,600 pounds and reaches to become 19.5 feet, while the female Masai giraffe weighs 1,800 and are between 16 and 18 feet in height. Giraffes do not have horns or antlers, but rather, have ossicones similar to horns on their heads. They function to differentiate genders, to regulate body thermoregulation and can be used for fighting. Th