Reticulated giraffe

The reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata), also known as the Somali giraffe, is a species of giraffe native to the Horn of Africa. Its coat consists of large, polygonal, liver-colored or deep red spots with bright-white lines. There are around 8,500 individuals living in the wild. This species, along with the with the northern giraffe subspecies, the Rothschild's giraffe, are the most common giraffe in captivity. It may interbreed with other giraffe species in captivity or if they come in contact in the wild.