Giraffes are found in the semi-arid regions of Africa, where trees and bushes are plentiful. Today there are 8 distinct sub-species of Giraffes in Africa. In Kenya we have the Rothschild Giraffe which is the most rare,  the Maasai Giraffe of Southern Kenya which is the most commonly seen,and the Reticulated Giraffe of Northern Kenya. They live to be twenty to thirty years old. Their main enemy is man. Killed for their meat and hide. Their main deffence is their keen eyesight, running speed (upto 55km/per hour) and their powerful kicks.