Rhodesia Philately: Angolan Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis)

The Angolan giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis), also known as the Namibian giraffe or smokey giraffe, is a species or subspecies of giraffe that is found in northern Namibia, south-western Zambia, Botswana, western Rhodesia.

This subspecies has large brown blotches with edges that are either somewhat notched or have angular extensions. The spotting pattern extends throughout the legs but not the upper part of the face. The neck and rump patches tend to be fairly small. The subspecies also has a white ear patch.

Postcards

1968 – R A Bourlay (Bardwell 865 – PA Series Type I)

1973 – Pictorial Publishing Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. (Type IIIC)

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