The Niger giraffe [1] (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) is a subspecies of the giraffe that can be recognized by the light spots on its coat and which is found in the Sahelian regions of West Africa, hence its other name of West African giraffe [2].

Beyond the torrid heat that Niger experiences, it is home to invaluable resources. With a hundred species, the Kouré giraffe reserve is one of the few sanctuaries in West Africa where you can admire the peralta giraffe