Giraffes classified as 'Vulnerable' after going extinct in 7 countries

According to IUCN, giraffes are w listed as "Vulnerable" after going extinct in 7 countries and suffering a 40 per cent decline in 30 years. Wildlife experts warned on February 20 that se gentle creatures w have only about 100,000 left across sub-Saharan Africa. Nubian and Kordofan giraffe, two sub-species of giraffe are listed as "Critically Endangered" and reticulated and Masai giraffe are categorised under ''Endangered''.

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Preventive measures have been taken

In order to prevent decline of giraffes, some preventive measures have been submitted to ongoing Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) by Cameroon, Ch, Ethiopia, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania and Zimbabwe. CMS is only UN pact that dresses issues of migratory species and ir habitats. To protect giraffes wildlife experts are urging for collaboration and conservation strategies. 

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(With ncy Inputs)