Giraffes are adorable, magical creatures with a sweet smile. While we don’t see much of them stateside, they are native to the African continent. We’ve recently learned that several subspecies of giraffes are in major trouble and have been added to the endangered species list.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), two subspecies of giraffes have been added to its list of “critically endangered” species. Another three subspecies are on the decline.
On the upside, two species have been improving since being labeled as vulnerable. The last of the nine subspecies is considered stable. The improvement in the two subspecies of giraffes is thanks to government intervention and increased measures to protect the beloved animals.
Now animal lovers and conservationists are faced with other giraffe subspecies to rally behind. It takes a combination of efforts to help endangered species, but if we’ve learned anything from mountain gorillas and giant pandas, it’s that positive change is possible.
Source : https://www.littlethings.com/giraffes-endangered-species-list/