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Friday, 31 July 2026

30-7'2026 FOTA WILDLIFE PARK, IRELAND - ROTHSCHILD'S GIRAFFE (JUVENILE) (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi)


Rothschild's giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) is an ecotype of the Nubian giraffe. It is one of the most endangered distinct populations of giraffe, with 1,399 mature individuals estimated in the wild in 2018. The Rothschild's giraffe is one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies with conservation efforts focused in Uganda and Kenya. They are distinguished by their lighter coat color and lack of markings on their lower legs. Conservation efforts of these giraffes mostly take place at the Giraffe Centre in Kenya.