Giraffes Get New Protections

NOTE-TAKING

• Giraffes are most emblematic & threatened species in Africa
• Their populations endangered & declining
• Countries agreed to add giraffes to list of animals protected
• Since 1985, giraffes populations decreased by 40% across Africa
• In Central & East Africa, vulnerable to poaching for domestic consumption

SUMMARY

Giraffes are the most emblematic and threatened species in Africa. Their populations are endangered and declining. African countries agreed to add giraffes to list of animals protected. Giraffes populations decreased by 40% across Africa since 1985. However, in Central and East Africa, they are vulnerable to poaching for domestic consumption.

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Giraffes are threatened species, and their populations are endangered and declining. if they don't get protection soon, one of species can be loss. Government should protect them, and educate the people for threatened species for awareness about it.