Giraffe skin / Hide
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Giraffe skin / Hide
Size: 4.5m x 2.5 (L x W)
Please note:
Giraffe have been placed on the CITES II list as from the 26 November 2019. For this reason we now have to obtain Cites export and import permit. This is allowed but if you are unfamiliar with CITES import permit for your country please email us first at richard@africancraftsmarket.com so we can explain the process to allow the hide into your country.
Description:
A Genuine African Giraffe skin from South Africa that has just been tanned and ready for export. These African Giraffe skins are no commonly available as Giraffe are not often hunted, so when a Giraffe skin does become available it is due to the natural death of the Giraffe or they have been culled for population control.
Our Giraffe hides originate from KZN Wildlife area's which is a government run conservation authority organization in South Africa that looks over the game reserves in the KwaZulu Natal. They give us all the correct permits for export so you do not have to worry about the customs on your side. The Giraffe skin will enter your country via a fish and wildlife port or other animal conservation port where customs make sure that the permits are correct before forwarding your Giraffe skin through to you. We also have a few Giraffe skin cushions from time to time and other cushions made form various animal hides in our African cushion gallery
We have various Giraffe skins in stock and listed below. Giraffe hide is a very difficult hide to tan just because of the size and there are only a few bigger tanneries in South Africa that will tan them. Due to the nature of giraffe there will always be some nick, cuts and scaring on the hide.
We are registered with KZN Wildlife in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa who are our local conservation authorities in our area, we obtain any documentation needed from them for any items that is needed for your country. You can feel assured that you have bought from a legal, registered trader.
Because of the nature of this type of products the pictures on this page are not the actual item you will receive The product will be similar with slight differences in size, look or color.
If you are looking for other African game skins return to our main African skins page
"Giraffe hides are measured from tip of noise to end of rump and across belly and does not include the tail length or the leg width"
Giraffe hides in stock now are below
Giraffe hide
$1980-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 4.5m x 2.2m
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Giraffe hide
$2100-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 4.5m x 2.5m
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Giraffe hide
$2180-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 4.5m x 2.5m
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Giraffe hide
$2380-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 4.6m x 2.6m
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Giraffe hide
$2480-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 5m x 2.6m
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Giraffe hide
$1980-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 5m x 2.6m
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Giraffe hide
$2100-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 5m x 2.6m
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Giraffe hide
$1890-00
Region: South Africa
Material: Giraffe hide
Size: 4.5m x 2.7m
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There is a bit of hair loss on shoulder areas on both sides of the legs
Other information
Facts about this animal
The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world, with even new-born babies being taller than most humans. Characterized by its long legs, long neck, and distinctive spotted pattern, many people first believed the giraffe was a cross between a leopard and a camel, which is reflected in its scientific name, Giraffa camelopardalis. These long legs allow giraffes to run as fast as 35 miles (56 kilometers) an hour over short distances and cruise comfortably at 10 miles (16 kilometers) an hour over longer distances.
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. Spending most of the day eating, a full-grown giraffe consumes over 45 kg (100 lb.) of leaves and twigs a day. Even the giraffe's tongue is long! The 21-inch (53-centimeter) tongue helps them pluck tasty morsels from branches. Giraffes eat most of the time and, like cows, regurgitate food and chew it as cud.
The giraffe's stature can be a disadvantage as well—it is difficult and dangerous for a giraffe to drink at a water hole. To do so they must spread their legs and bend down in an awkward position that makes them vulnerable to predators like Africa's big cats. Giraffes only need to drink once every several days; they get most of their water from the luscious plants they eat.
When giraffes walk, they move both legs on one side of their body and then both legs on the other side; this is unique to giraffes. However, they run in a similar style to other mammals, swinging their rear legs and front legs in unison. Giraffes sleep less than two hours a day. In general, they sleep with their feet tucked under them and their head resting on their hindquarters, but they can also sleep for short periods of time standing up.
Fact sheet
Scientific classification
- Class: MAMMALIA
- Name: Giraffe
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- Family:
- Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis
- Size: 4.3-5.8m high
- Weight: Around 800 kg for females and 1250 kg for adults
- Life span: Around 25 years in the wild
- Diet: Herbivore
- Predictors: Lions, other big cats
Conservation status: Least concern / abundant