Why Is Giraffe Endangered?

GIRAFFE SUBSPECIES LISTED AS CRITICALLY ENDANGERED
Habitat loss through expanding agriculture, human-wildlife conflict, civil unrest, and poaching for their meat, pelts, and tails, are among the reasons for the decline. ... The updated IUCN Red List shows several other species who have also been pulled back from the brink.

What is causing giraffes to be endangered?

All the typical reasons are at play: loss of habitat, civil unrest and poaching. But since giraffes were never afforded protection from trade until 2019 (thanks to the hard work of IFAW and aforementioned conservationists), pointing precisely to illegal trade of their parts is difficult.

Why are giraffes endangered and how can we help?

As well as being the tallest animal on earth, giraffe are a keystone species and play an important role in the environment where they live. However, this iconic species faces the biggest threats to its survival due to habitat loss, human population growth, poaching, disease, war and civil unrest.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.