2021年9月24日 · How many types of giraffes are there? In this post, you’ll learn about the current giraffe species / subspecies classification. We have lists, charts, and guides for the different giraffe types (species and subspecies).

2022年9月14日 · Despite the ongoing debate, after a 2020 genome study, the accepted consensus is that there are four giraffe species: the Northern, Southern, Masai, and Reticulated giraffe.

2024年3月6日 · The latest genetic research has revealed four giraffe species 1: the Northern Giraffe, the Southern Giraffe, the Masai Giraffe sensu lato, and the Reticulated Giraffe. The IUCN, however, recognizes only one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, and nine subspecies.

2024年2月23日 · Genetic research led to a new taxonomic classification in 2016 when the formerly single species of giraffes changed to four species, five subspecies and two ecotypes. The new species are the northern giraffe, the southern giraffe, the …

Research by GCF and our partners has revealed that there are four distinct species of giraffe and seven subspecies. These species occupy specific geographic regions in Africa and do not interbreed in the wild.

While historically assumed to be one species, through extensive research, the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and our partners have clearly shown that there are four distinct species of giraffe in Africa: Masai, northern, reticulated and southern giraffe, several with …

2021年5月28日 · Various scientists have suggested that giraffe be divided into anything from two to nine different species. New research facilitated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) confirms that a division into four giraffe species division is the correct approach.

2024年3月26日 · There are four species of giraffes, six subspecies and two ecotypes, the result of a new classification created in 2016 as a result of DNA studies in the nine previous subspecies.

2024年7月10日 · There is one recognized species of giraffe, called Giraffa camelopardalis. Within this species, there are different types known as subspecies, each with its own unique traits and habitats. The number of recognized giraffe subspecies can vary, and different experts may group them differently.

2024年9月20日 · Recent genetic studies have unveiled four distinct species of giraffes: the Southern giraffe, the Masai giraffe, the Reticulated giraffe, and the Northern giraffe.