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©Copyright Bruce Danielson
Male giraffes are up to 18 ft tall at the horn tips, and weigh between 1,800 and 4,300 lb. Females are between 13 and 15 ft tall and weigh between 1,200 and 2,600 lb. The coat is made up of brown blotches or patches separated by lighter hair. Each giraffe has a unique coat pattern. Wild giraffes have a lifespan close to 13 years while those in captivity live up to 25 years. Giraffes are hunted for their tails, hides and meat. The tails are used as good luck charms, thread and flyswatters. In addition, habitat destruction also hurts the giraffe. The giraffe population is shrinking in West Africa. However, the populations in eastern and southern Africa are stable and, due to the popularity of privately-owned game ranches and sanctuaries are expanding. The giraffe is a protected species in most of its range. The total African giraffe population has been estimated to range from 110,000 to 150,000. Kenya (45,000), Tanzania (30,000), and Botswana (12,000), have the largest national populations.
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This piece is available in the following sizes: 14x18 framed or unframed; matted in black. Limited edition series of 250. Price for matted is $40; framed and matted is $70. Shipping is additional $10. Larger prints available. Please email for quotes of sizes and prices. ORIGINAL ARTIST PROOF (hand-colored); Limited to 20 artist proofs only. Call for sizes and prices. To order or request information, please email: Natureart@aol.com
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