If you picture a giraffe, what comes to mind? Can you picture the gracefulness of their gallop, gently reaching for leaves up high on trees, caring and nurturing their young? Giraffes are known as the ‘Gentle Giants’. They do not pose a threat to any other species but poachers and trophy hunters pose a threat on their very existence.
According to the African Wildlife Foundation, in the past 30 years, the giraffe population has plummeted by 40%. Yes, you read that correctly. These Gentle Giants are being sought after for their hide for pillows and bible covers. Their meat is being sold in markets as beef. Their bones are believed to have cures for human illnesses. They are being pushed out of their habitats for human development.
To add to this sobering reality, The Humane Society of the United States reported between 2006-2015, 40,000 giraffe products were imported into the United States! That is unimaginable to think giraffes are being hunted to be someone’s decorative pillow or cover for a book. Because of their unfortunate demise, recently, two giraffe sub-species were categorized as critically endangered.
Please join me to stand tall for the giraffes and add your name here in alliance with the African Wildlife Foundation to step up and protect these innocent and precious beings.
With gratitude,
Nicole @WildForChange
