Over the past three decades, giraffe populations have endured what scientists call a “silent extinction.” Recent studies indicate there’s hope.
Giraffes are some of the most recognizable creatures on the planet. With their soaring height, illustrious spotted coats, and crane-like necks; it’s hard for a giraffe to go unnoticed. And yet, giraffes have somehow slipped under the conservation radar.
Over the last three decades, giraffe populations have fallen by an alarming 40%, leading to what some people refer to as the “silent extinction.” Once in the millions, there are now only 117,000 giraffes left in the wild — fewer than the African elephant. Of the four giraffe species, three are considered ENDANGERED, and two subspecies critically endangered.
How many are left?
