reticulated giraffe

noun

Definition of reticulated giraffe

: a giraffe of a subspecies (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) found in northeast Africa, Somalia, and northern Kenya that has a deep chestnut-colored coat divided by a network of fine white lines into large geometric patches

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The calf is the 16th member of the zoo’s reticulated giraffe herd, and Msitu’s third baby, according to the news release. — Carina Julig, The Denver Post, "Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes baby giraffe Saturday," 7 July 2019 If that’s the case, the northern and reticulated giraffe species may each have fewer than 10,000 individuals left on Earth. — National Geographic, "How to save the world's tallest animal," 12 June 2019 To our surprise, one normal color reticulated giraffe also was among the mother and calf. — Rachel Lewis, Time, "Wildlife Experts Spotted a Rare All-White Giraffe and Her Cub in the Wild," 18 Sep. 2017 To our surprise, one normal color reticulated giraffe also was among the mother and calf. — Rachel Lewis, Time, "Wildlife Experts Spotted a Rare All-White Giraffe and Her Cub in the Wild," 18 Sep. 2017 To our surprise, one normal color reticulated giraffe also was among the mother and calf. — Rachel Lewis, Time, "Wildlife Experts Spotted a Rare All-White Giraffe and Her Cub in the Wild," 18 Sep. 2017 To our surprise, one normal color reticulated giraffe also was among the mother and calf. — Rachel Lewis, Time, "Wildlife Experts Spotted a Rare All-White Giraffe and Her Cub in the Wild," 18 Sep. 2017 To our surprise, one normal color reticulated giraffe also was among the mother and calf. — Rachel Lewis, Time, "Wildlife Experts Spotted a Rare All-White Giraffe and Her Cub in the Wild," 18 Sep. 2017 To our surprise, one normal color reticulated giraffe also was among the mother and calf. — Rachel Lewis, Time, "Wildlife Experts Spotted a Rare All-White Giraffe and Her Cub in the Wild," 18 Sep. 2017

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