The Masai giraffe, also referred to as the Kilimanjaro giraffe, is one of the most easily identifiable subspecies of giraffe due to its irregular patches of coat coloring. However, the Masai giraffe's distinctive appearance also results in many common synonyms for the subspecies. Some of the most frequently used alternative names include the spotted giraffe, tiger giraffe, or camelopard. The latter name is derived from a combination of "camel" and "leopard" due to the giraffe's long neck and leopard-like spots. Other synonyms include the Kenyan giraffe, Maasai giraffe, or simply the East African giraffe. No matter what name is used, one thing remains certain: Masai giraffes are truly one-of-a-kind creatures.