Baringo Giraffe

The Baringo giraffe is commonly associated with Rothschild’s or Nubian-type giraffes from East Africa, especially Kenya and Uganda. Mature males may reach 16–18 feet tall and weigh about 2,400–3,000 pounds, while females are usually 14–16 feet tall and weigh about 1,500–2,000 pounds. Their coat has large brown to orange-brown patches separated by pale lines, and the lower legs may appear lighter or less heavily patterned than in some giraffe types. Giraffes are browsers that use their long necks and prehensile tongues to feed on acacia and other trees. In the United States, Baringo/Rothschild-type giraffes have been kept mainly in zoos and safari parks since the 20th century.