Rothschild’s Giraffe

Rothschild's Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), by Apple C, Daniella I, Naia B, and Tiffany L,  Ms Rabina's 6th grade class, Thomas Starr king Middle School, 2013. Felt and fabric applique, embroidery, rubber stamps and false eyelashes.
Rothschild’s Giraffe by Apple C, Daniella I, Naia B, and Tiffany L.  Ms Rabina’s 6th grade class, Thomas Starr King Middle School, 2013.
Felt and fabric applique, embroidery, rubber stamps and false eyelashes.

The Rothschild’s Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) is the world’s most endangered giraffe. Most giraffe species are listed as ”of least concern”. But with only several hundred left in the wild, the Rothschild’s Giraffe in considered endangered. This beautiful giraffe can be distinguished from other subspecies by the lack of markings below the knee.

For more about the Rothschild’s Giraffe go to:
http://www.girafferesearch.com/

For more on Giraffes in general go to:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/giraffe/