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                                        **Rothschild’s Giraffe - Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi
                                        
                                        Short: A distinct and threatened giraffe subspecies found in East African refuges - fragmentation and poaching reduced numbers but conservation translocations help.
                                        
                                        Facts:
                                        
                                        Status: Endangered/subspecies.
                                        
                                        Range: Uganda, Kenya (small relict populations).
                                        
                                        Habitat: Savannah, open woodlands.
                                        
                                        Diet: Browsers on acacia and other trees.
                                        
                                        Lifespan: ~20-25 yrs.
                                        
                                        Reproduction: Single calf; long maternal care.
                                        
                                        Role: Browsers influencing tree structure and seed dispersal.
                                        
                                        Threats: Habitat loss, poaching, competition with livestock.
                                        
                                        2025 October 18