World Giraffe Day

[Colu]

 

HAPPY WORLD GIRAFFE DAY!

 

https://giraffeconservation.org/state-of-giraffe/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Sat+21+Jun+2025&utm_campaign=+World+Giraffe+Day+2025+A+reason+to+celebrate+the+State+of+Giraffe+

 

”Despite decades of decline and ongoing threats, the latest data compiled and released in GCF’s State of Giraffe 2025 report reveals that three of the four distinct giraffe species in Africa are showing positive population trends — a direct result of effective conservation actions, dedicated research, and growing global awareness.“

 

Northern giraffe – With 7,037 individuals remaining, this species remains one of the world’s most threatened large mammals. However, a nearly 20% increase offers hope amidst ongoing insecurity in its range.

 

Reticulated giraffe – Estimated at 20,901 individuals, this species shows encouraging trends and appears to be increasing, though reliable data is difficult due to security issues in northeastern Kenya and limited access in parts of Ethiopia and Somalia.

 

Masai Giraffe – Stable numbers across Kenya (estimated at 43,926) are a strong sign of resilience. In Rwanda, the population continues to grow steadily, and Zambia’s Luangwa giraffe are also expanding in range and number.

 

Southern giraffe – Found across southern Africa, this species shows the most remarkable growth. An estimated 68,837 individuals now roam the wild — a 50% increase in just five years, largely due to improved survey coverage and increased awareness.

[Animedragon]

I didn't know that there were so many types of giraffes.

[Colu]

5 minutes ago, Animedragon said:

I didn't know that there were so many types of giraffes.

Pretty neat eh??

The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) has lots of info available on their site  

[Sarada]

I knew giraffes are an endangered species but I never thought about why? They aren't hunted for tusks like I guess elephants are, so why are giraffes endangered? Are they hunted for some other reason? 

But HAPPY GIRAFFE DAY WOOOO

[Colu]

4 minutes ago, Sarada said:

I knew giraffes are an endangered species but I never thought about why? They aren't hunted for tusks like I guess elephants are, so why are giraffes endangered? Are they hunted for some other reason? 

But HAPPY GIRAFFE DAY WOOOO

They’re mostly hunted as a trophy item! There have been instances where they’ve been killed for their meat, but most of the kills are simply for the glory of killing something so big. 
A lot of their extinction, though, is caused by humans pushing them out of their natural territories which can devastate giraffe populations. The GCF has been working very hard at preserving and increasing the remaining giraffe and have gone to great efforts to reintroduce many giraffe to their former habitats where they once thrived!

[Sarada]

1 minute ago, Colu said:

They’re mostly hunted as a trophy item! There have been instances where they’ve been killed for their meat, but most of the kills are simply for the glory of killing something so big. 
A lot of their extinction, though, is caused by humans pushing them out of their natural territories which can devastate giraffe populations. The GCF has been working very hard at preserving and increasing the remaining giraffe and have gone to great efforts to reintroduce many giraffe to their former habitats where they once thrived!

That makes sense I thought it must have something to do with environments since I figured most idiots going to Africa to hunt are just after innocent lions. I'm glad giraffes are trending upwards in populations because we need giraffe

[Sakura]

NEATTTTTT I didn't know giraffys had a day HAPPPYYY GIRAFFY DAY 

[Animedragon]

I visited the GCF website and found it really interesting and encouraging to learn that giraffes numbers are on the increase. 

[Zeref]

Cool, happy Giraffe day. It's nice to know the giraffe population is doing well.