Rothschild's giraffe

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rothschilds-giraffe

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi
2. What is the conservation status?Endangered
3. What makes a Rothschild's giraffe look different from other giraffes?Rothschild's giraffes have a lighter, creamy or yellowish coat and their lower legs stay pale without dark spots, unlike other giraffes.
4. How tall can a Rothschild's giraffe grow?Adult male Rothschild's giraffes can reach up to 5.5 meters (about 18 feet) tall, while females are a little shorter.

Ecotype: A genetically distinct population adapted to a specific local environment within a species' range.
Ossicones: Bony protuberances on the skull of giraffes, covered in skin and fur, often mistaken for horns.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken down into smaller, isolated patches.
Megafauna: Large animal species, typically referring to mammals weighing over 45 kg (100 lb).