Kordofan giraffe - Wikipedia
The Kordofan giraffe (Giraffa antiquorum [2] or Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum) is a species or subspecies of giraffe found in northern Cameroon, southern Chad, the Central African Republic, and possibly western Sudan. [3] They usually live in …
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The Kordofan giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum) is a subspecies of giraffe. Its English name is a reference to Kordofan in Sudan. Compared to most other subspecies, Kordofan giraffes are relatively small, with more irregular spots on the inner legs. A median lump is …
Kordofan giraffes are critically endangered and fighting for survival
2024年1月24日 · Kordofan giraffes face significant threats from habitat loss due to human activities like agriculture and deforestation. They are also vulnerable to poaching for their meat and hide. These factors have led to a decline in their population, making conservation efforts vital for their survival.
Four giraffe species, seven subspecies: new research
2021年5月28日 · The northern giraffe is divided into three subspecies: the west African giraffe (G. c. peralta ~600 remaining), the Nubian giraffe (G. c. camelopardalis ~3,022 remaining) and the Kordofan giraffe (G. c. antiquorum ~2,297 remaining).
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2024年4月10日 · The Kordofan giraffe (G. c. antiquorum), a subspecies of the northern or three-horned giraffe, is smaller than other giraffes, with randomly distributed spots on the inside of its legs and pale patches, and no markings on its lower legs. Adult males can reach up to 4.7 metres (around 15.5 feet) in height, while females are slightly shorter.
Northern giraffe: Giraffa camelopardalis - Giraffe Conservation …
Kordofan giraffe (G. c. antiquorum) The Kordofan giraffe ranges in areas that experience high incidents of conflict and political instability: southern Chad, Central African Republic, northern Cameroon, northern Democratic Republic of Congo, and western South Sudan.
Northern Giraffe - Giraffe Conservation Foundation
Kordofan giraffe. Inhabiting regions marked by political instability and conflict, the Kordofan giraffe (G. c. antiquorum) occurs in southern Chad, northern Central African Republic, northern Cameroon, north-western Democratic Republic of Congo, and western South Sudan.As few as 2,300 individuals remain in the wild.
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Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction.
Kordofan giraffes face local extinction in 15 years if poaching …
2023年8月16日 · Kordofan giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum) are a critically endangered subspecies of giraffes found across Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon's Kordofan …
2024年1月23日 · Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the...