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June 21, 2020 World Giraffe Day (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata)

Samburu National Reserve

Kenya

Africa

 

This reticulated giraffe is looking to you to help save these graceful creatures from extinction. Currently there are only 15,780 of these giraffes left.

 

Today is World Giraffe Day. Most giraffe species are currently endangered. Some of the causes are Habitat Loss , Poaching, and Human Population Growth.

 

In 1999, it was estimated that over 140,000 giraffes existed in the wild, estimations as of 2016 indicate that there are approximately 97,500 members of Giraffa in the wild, down from 155,000 in 1985.

 

If you’re interested in making a donation to help save giraffes or just want more information as to their plight, visit – giraffeconservation.org/

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Happy Father's Day too.

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