Published 21:07 IST, February 21st 2020
Giraffes classified as 'Vulnerable' after going extinct in 7 countries
According to the IUCN, giraffes are now listed as "Vulnerable" after going extinct in 7 countries and suffering a 40 per cent population decline in 30 years
According to the IUCN, giraffes are now 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 these gentle creatures now 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''.
Preventive measures have been taken
In order to prevent the decline of giraffes, some preventive measures have been submitted to the ongoing Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) by Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania and Zimbabwe. CMS is the only UN pact that addresses the issues of migratory species and their habitats. To protect giraffes wildlife experts are urging for collaboration and conservation strategies.
(With Agency Inputs)
Updated 21:07 IST, February 21st 2020