Giraffe Numbers Crash 30% in 30 Years: ESA Moves to Protect Them

Rahul Somvanshi

Giraffe populations have crashed 30% in three decades, pushing these majestic creatures toward silent extinction across Africa.

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US Fish and Wildlife Service moves to protect all five giraffe subspecies under Endangered Species Act amid growing threats.

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West African, Kordofan, and Nubian giraffes face endangered status due to rampant habitat loss and climate impacts.

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Reticulated and Masai giraffes proposed for threatened listing as their populations face severe threats

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Angolan and South African giraffes receive threatened status to prevent exploitation through illegal wildlife trade

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Poaching and urbanization continue decimating giraffe herds across their traditional African ranges

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ESA listing would implement strict bans on giraffe hunting and regulate international trade of these threatened species

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ESA listing will implement science-based recovery plans to help giraffe populations recover

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Public support urged for finalizing ESA protections to prevent giraffe extinction in the wild

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