The Reticulated Giraffe Giraffa Reticulata, Also Known As The Somali Giraffe, Is A Species Of Giraffe Native To Somalia, Southern Ethiopia, And Northern Kenya. There Are Approximately 8,500 Individuals Living In The Wild.its Coat Consists Of Large, Polygonal, Liver-Colored Spots Outlined By A Network Of Bright-White Lines. The Blocks May Sometimes Appear Deep Red And May Also Cover The Legs. The Extraordinary Height Of Giraffes Is Attributed To A Ritual Known As `Necking`, Where Two Males Fight For Reproduction Rights By Slamming Their Necks Into One Another. The Giraffes With The Tallest And Strongest Necks Are Victorious And Allowed To Reproduce, Thus Passing These Genes On To Future Generations

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