Reticulated Giraffe

Reticulated giraffes is blond to light brown in color with darker brown patches. Both males and females have horns, called ossicones, which are covered with skin. Its long neck is a specialized adaptation that allows it to reach leaves in the treetops. A unique system of valves keep blood from rushing to its head and making it pass out every time it lowers its head to eat or drink. Non- territorial and social, they travel in large herds that may consist of any combination of ages and sexes. Reticulated giraffes can grow up to 17 feet tall.