Do giraffes live in the Sahara Desert?

Where do giraffes live? They have adapted to a variety of habitats and can be found in desert landscapes to woodland and savanna environments south of the Sahara, wherever trees occur.

Do giraffes live in trees?

Giraffes live primarily in savanna areas in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Their extreme height allows them to eat leaves and shoots located much higher than other animals can reach. In particular, they seek out acacia trees. Their long tongues are helpful in eating because they help pull leaves from the trees.

Where does a Giraffe live in the world?

Giraffes live in only one continent- Africa. They are found between the countries of Chad (which is in Central Africa) and South Africa. They live in savannas, grassland or open woodland. They enjoy roaming through both dense forests and open plains. They prefer living in areas with lots of acacia trees (which is their favorite food).

What kind of Giraffe live in the Horn of Africa?

1 Reticulated Giraffe. One of the most well-known species of giraffe is the reticulated giraffe that inhabits the horn of Africa. 2 Rothschild Giraffe. 3 West African Giraffe. 4 Nubian Giraffe. 5 South African Giraffe. 6 Angolan Giraffe. 7 Rhodesian Giraffe. 8 Kordofan Giraffe. …

Are there any giraffes in captivity in Zambia?

There are about 20 Angolan giraffes in captivity. The Rhodesian giraffe only lives in a single country, Zambia. There are approximately 550 individuals all of which reside in the South Luangwa Valley. No Rhodesian giraffes live in captivity. The Kordofan giraffe is a subspecies of the giraffe with a wild population of about 2,000 individuals.

Why are giraffes so common in zoos?

1 Uganda 2 South Africa 3 Namibia 4 Tanzania. Giraffes seem to adapt quite well to a variety of environments as long as they meet their basic needs, that is the reason they are so common in zoos.