At present, the South African giraffe population is estimated at 39,000 individuals, showing a marked increase over the past three decades. The South African giraffe has star-shaped patches in various shades of brown, surrounded by a light tan colour. Their lower legs are randomly speckled with uneven spots.
![Baby Giraffe](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f791b92d-2298-4ee8-b78b-d29be1748867/1df48d22-4755-4dd6-a9ae-592cabf2988f_rw_3840.jpg?h=df060ab5f0b36738e4fbdbc8f6d05658)
Baby Giraffe
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Juvenile Giraffe
![Baby Giraffe](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f791b92d-2298-4ee8-b78b-d29be1748867/cfdc0398-b427-4bb4-9ca4-0c40d312214c_rw_3840.jpg?h=f59da3e044252338014d320a2c85fad5)
Baby Giraffe
![Giraffe Eyes](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f791b92d-2298-4ee8-b78b-d29be1748867/5c20bf37-b7e8-41cd-8278-48ad134a6c14_rw_3840.jpg?h=66fe8545b3b272d4f75ca5e0cc4d082e)
Giraffe Eyes
![Tower of Giraffe](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f791b92d-2298-4ee8-b78b-d29be1748867/fc36fea1-138c-425a-b776-1fee9f26afdd_rw_3840.jpg?h=dd430edc4c45a9d64d0b21cfedc939d2)
Tower of Giraffe
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![Giraffe](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/f791b92d-2298-4ee8-b78b-d29be1748867/9512539c-83c0-4807-9e86-95f11d4de350_rw_3840.jpg?h=da13d7d2c6655ea610de651139f4164f)