Two Extremely Rare Dwarf Giraffes Spotted In Namibia And Uganda

It's not yet known what effect (if any) this may have on giraffe survival or reproduction. Some speculate that it may hinder their chances to avoid predators because of the shorter legs and it might be a problem with finding mates, but researchers will keep an eye on them to see if there are any more variations. And as explains Emma Wells, one of the researchers involved in the team, it was a bit hard to spot the giraffe at first: While the Namibian farmer had spotted Nigel regularly over the years, it was only after our observations that he realized that Nigel was not a juvenile but a fully grown male giraffe. It is mainly in comparison to other giraffes that his difference in stature becomes obvious. One was named Gimli, after the Lord of the Rings character, while the other one is Nigel, possibly a reference to Sir Nigel Pennyweight from Ghoulies.