Will giraffe populations survive humanity? They are as iconic as lions, rhinos and elephants and their long-term existence in the wild is under similar threat, however the world’s tallest animals get much less public attention or protection. In dire straits Giraffes are in decline in many parts of Africa as a result of habitat loss due to humans. However, what many people don’t know, is the species remains driven towards extermination by two types of hunters: those so poor, they kill for food , and those so rich, they kill for sport. According to the International Union for Conservation of…
