The giraffe was formerly found in arid and dry-savanna zones south of the Sahara, typically in places with an abundance of trees. However, most of the giraffes in West Africa and the southern Kalahari region were eliminated, leaving only giraffes in and around most national parks and reserves. Giraffes feed primarily on broad-leafed foliage in the rainy season and evergreens in the dry. The giraffe has the ability to gather up to 75 lb (34 kg) of food each day. The giraffe must drink every two or three days when water is available, but can go without water as long as it can collect water from food. Giraffes feed primarily on broad-leafed foliage in the rainy season and evergreens in the dry. The giraffe has the ability to gather up to 75 lb (34 kg) of food each day. The giraffe must drink every two or three days when water is available, but can go without water as long as it can collect water from food. Giraffes feed primarily on broad-leafed foliage in the rainy season and evergreens in the dry. The giraffe has the ability to gather up to 75 lb (34 kg) of food each day. The giraffe must drink every two or three days when water is available, but can go without water as long as it can collect water from food.
