By Kirk Weinert, senior writer and advisor The population of African giraffes in the wild has plummeted from at least 150,000 in 1985 to fewer than 98,000 in 2015. To make matters worse, giraffe parts are being imported into the U.S. and sold—and it’s legal. What can we do about this in the U.S.? We can give these vulnerable creatures the proven […]

By Chris Burley, program consultant The tallest animal on the planet is in peril. Not only has the wild giraffe population declined 35 percent in the last three decades, but their hooves, horns, skin and other parts are being imported into the U.S. and sold. And it’s legal. According to a new study by the Humane Society and its international affiliate, nearly 40,000 […]

Giraffe numbers have plummeted — in part, due to U.S. demand for their hides and other body parts. Environmental Action is working to help save these beloved creatures from extinction, but we need your help.       Giraffes in Peril The tallest animal on the planet is in peril. Not only has the wild giraffe population declined 65 percent in the last three decades, but […]

Giraffe numbers have plummeted. Urge federal officials to list giraffes under the Endangered Species Act.       The Threat to Giraffes Africa’s giraffes have sparked the imaginations of children (and adults!) the world over. But — if we don’t act soon — these lanky animals may not exist in the wilds of the real world for very much longer. Wild giraffe numbers have plummeted, decreasing […]