Giraffes may disappear from the face of the Earth: environmentalists sound the alarm

The population of giraffes in the wild savannahs of Africa has plummeted. The problem has grown to the point that environmentalists have begun to sound the alarm and the US government has begun to take measures to protect these animals.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a proposal to add giraffes to the Endangered Species Act. This will be the first time that this species will receive official protection under the law, according to the NY Post.

Environmentalists praised the decision of the wildlife service.

"This action will support giraffe conservation while ensuring that the United States does not contribute to their further decline," said Martha Williams, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The move is aimed at reducing giraffe poaching by restricting imports of giraffe body parts and products such as carpets, jewelry, and shoes made from their remains. These items are contributing to the ongoing decline of the giraffe population.

Giraffes are facing serious threats as the population has plummeted from over 150,000 individuals in 1985 to an estimated 98,000 in 2015. The sharp decline is largely attributed to habitat loss due to urbanization, drought caused by climate change, poaching for wildlife meat, and illegal trade.

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