South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Masai Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
— Vulnerable —
Originally, the Masai giraffe lived throughout Africa. However, due to deforestation and habitat loss, they are only found in the savannahs of Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Tanzania.
Range:
The savannahs of eastern Africa.
Note: In prehistoric times, this single species ranged over most open areas in Africa. The giraffe range began to shrink 1,400 years ago to its present size.
Diet:
Giraffe are browsers, plucking leaves, buds and fruits from trees such as acacia, mimosa and wild apricot.
Fun Fact
A giraffe's 18-inch tongue helps extend its reach way up into the treetops and curls in between shiny thorns on acadia trees. It is believed that the black pigmentation prevents the tongue from getting sunburned.
Erected by Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 41° 47.302′ N, 71° 25.101′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. Marker can be reached from FC Greene Memorial Boulevard south of Hawthorne Avenue, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Masai Giraffe (within shouting distance of this marker); Derrig Overlook (within shouting distance of this marker); Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Wolf (within shouting distance of this marker); Wild Turkey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Barn (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Follow your Food (about 300 feet away); Golden Eagle (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
