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South African giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) browsing on tree leaves : (pix Sanjiv Shukla) #305509780
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South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of giraffe in the family Giraffidae. It has rounded or blotched spots, some with star-like extensions on a light tan background, running down to the hooves. The South African giraffe has dark, somewhat rounded patches "with some fine projections" on a tawny background color. The spots extend down the legs and get smaller.