Their populations have been declining because of poaching, habitat loss and climate change, officials said. While giraffes are not native to the U.S., listing them under the act would still ...
The populations of these subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals, according to the agency, which notes, only 690 West African ...
Known for their 6-foot-long necks, distinctive patterning and long eyelashes, giraffes have always captured the human imagination. These amazing African animals have the highest blood pressure among ...
The subspecies officials say need endangered designation include the West African, Kordofan and Nubian giraffes. The populations of these subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77 ...
US wildlife officials have warned that that giraffe populations are declining at such a rate that it may be prudent to put them on the endangered species list. Washington, DC - The US Fish and ...
This beloved zoo favourite is on the brink of joining the endangered species list. Giraffe numbers in Africa’s wild savannas have plunged to alarming levels, leading to action from the US government ...
Habitat loss, urbanization, poaching, and climate change-induced drought have become major culprits responsible for this downtrend. All human made! Giraffe population in the wild have been steep ...