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is one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies, with only a few hundred left in the wild. The Rothschild giraffe is named after a famous family.In 2007, it was proposed that the Rothschild Giraffe is actually a separate species from other giraffes and not a giraffe subspecies.There are very few locations where the Rothschild Giraffe can be seen in the wild.The Rothschild Giraffe displays no markings on the lower leg, giving the impression that it is wearing white stockings. The giraffes tongue is dark blue and can reach to about 18 inches long.======

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 * Eat:**The giraffe browses on the twigs of trees, preferring plants of the Mimosa genus; but it appears that it can live without inconvenience on other vegetable food. A giraffe can eat 63 kg of leaves and twigs daily.The giraffe browses on the twigs of trees, preferring plants of the Mimosa genus; but it appears that it can live without inconvenience on other vegetable food. A giraffe can eat 63 kg of leaves and twigs daily.======
 * size:** Giraffe are the tallest land mammals in the world.A giraffe’s neck can be over six feet long and has seven, elongated (up to 10-inch) vertebrae – the same number as a human’s.


 * Scientific Name: **Rothschild/reticulated giraffe