Giraffe is in danger of extinction

Giraffe is in danger of extinction

Giraffe, as the world's tallest animal, is gradually disappearing from the earth, and it is on the verge of extinction in at least seven African countries. According to a recent report by ABC News , the number of giraffes has fallen by 40% in 15 years.

Julian Fennessy, executive director of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, told ABC News that the number of giraffes has dropped from 140,000 to 80,000 today. This organization has prepared the first comprehensive study on the survival status of giraffes, which is scheduled to be published in 2015.

The basic reason for the decline in the number of giraffes is that agricultural development and the growth of human numbers have caused the deer herds to lose their habitat for survival. At the same time, giraffes are mild by nature and can easily become the target of carnivores and poaching activities, further causing the decline in the number of giraffes. Poachers can sell giraffe tails, leather, bones and heads, and get a particularly profitable profit. In some countries, it is also believed that giraffes can be used as medicine to help treat AIDS.

There is another problem worth noting. When it comes to protecting African wildlife, elephants and rhinos are often the focus of attention.

What do people do to protect giraffes? Organizations such as the Giraffe Conservation Fund have requested to raise awareness of this issue, actively promote related research, and develop partnerships with some NGOs. Many African governments have imposed restrictions on hunting wild animals such as giraffes.

Recently, the United States and eight African countries have worked together to reach an agreement that requires better coordination against poaching, protection of wild habitats, and exchange of information on trafficking. This agreement effectively complements work undertaken by other parties, such as the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking of the State Council. The alliance urged the public and private sectors to strengthen law enforcement together.

Individuals can also contribute to protection work. If you are concerned about protecting giraffes and other animals whose lives are threatened , organizations such as the Giraffe Conservation Fund and the World Wildlife Fund can provide opportunities to participate.