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Four species taxonomy: Published September 8, 2016, this is the classification supported by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, among many other influential partners. This classification is based on comprehensive DNA sampling and analysis (genomic, nuclear and mitochondrial). As classifications go, putting nine giraffe types under the umbrella of one species is a pretty clean and simple method. Because this has been the standard, I’m not going to go into detail.

While this is uncommon in the wild, giraffes have been known to hybridize in zoos. 4. Do Giraffe Species Live in the Same Area? According to GCF, they “performed the first-ever comprehensive DNA sampling and analysis (genomic, nuclear and mitochondrial) of all major natural populations of giraffe throughout their range in Africa.”

Personalized Customization: All of our products can be customized, you can provide us with the pictures and text you want after purchasing our products, and tell us your thoughts. We will send you the design renderings within 24 hours. More specific classification means increased protection for vulnerable species and subspecies. 6. What are the Differences Between Giraffe Types? Actually, no one has classified nine giraffe species. The closest any classification has come is nine subspecies. This classification is the traditional division of giraffe types. The following point covers how opinions have changed over the years. 2. How Many Ways Have Giraffes Been Classified? According to this study, there are 4 giraffe species, with an additional 5 subspecies. And the popular Rothschild’s Giraffe is essentially eliminated as a species or subspecies. 4 Species / 5 Subspecies List

Nubian giraffe ( G. c. camelopardalis) Rothschild’s Giraffe has been absorbed into this subspecies of the Northern Giraffe. More on this below.

In a study published in September 2018, the classification was fully overhauled. This classification method is becoming the accepted giraffe taxonomy.

Just select your favourite from the drop-down menu. Which animal pattern will you choose? Or will you go wild and buy more than one? I spoke with a Zambian resident earlier today, and he indicated that the local wildlife lodges are saddened with this changed classification. “Their precious Thornicroft Giraffe is just a Masai now. Isolated group of Masai.” The four species and five subspecies live in distinct geographic areas of Africa. This contributes to the limited interbreeding in the wild. 5. Does Giraffe Taxonomy Really Matter?

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Whether you're writing about your summer adventures or jotting down ideas, our unique giraffe inspired pen will bring joy to everyday tasks. So while there are at least four ways to classify giraffes, we’ll go into depth on just two. The original (outdated) taxonomy and the current classification. Three species taxonomy: Published in February 2020, Alice Petzold and Alexandre Hassanin expanded the classification to include three species in the Giraffa genus.