PETITION TARGET: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Giraffes in Africa are facing a crisis — gunned down by poachers, torn apart for the illegal wildlife trade, and forced into deadly conflicts as relentless human expansion and climate change-driven drought wipe out their habitats, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Shockingly, there are just 690 West African giraffes left. Yet, giraffe body parts are being brought into the U.S. at an alarming rate.
Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding all three northern giraffe subspecies to the Endangered Species Act’s endangered list — and classifying Masai and reticulated giraffes as threatened.
If the protections are enacted, they could significantly curb wildlife trafficking and illegal hunting while increasing vital conservation funding.
These iconic animals are being driven toward extinction by human actions and deserve protection before it’s too late.
Sign our petition urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to adopt these protections and save giraffes from becoming extinct. Please also make your voice heard and leave a public comment TODAY here.
