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In fact, for every four elephant, only one giraffe remains in the wild in Africa—a drop of approximately 30% in the last three decades.
Giraffe have become extinct in 7 African countries, having lost almost 90% of their habitat. Habitat loss is one reason giraffe have been listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
In the BBC documentary “Giraffes: Africa’s Gentle Giants”—featuring GCF’s important work in Africa—Sir David Attenborough referred to this decline as a “Silent Extinction.” These alarming numbers serve as a reminder that we need to protect giraffe now before it is too late. There’s no greater reason to support GCF: Every giraffe adoption or donation supports our work with local and international partners, affecting over 100 million acres of giraffe habitat and the giraffe who live there.
The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is the only NGO in the world that concentrates solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild throughout Africa. We are dedicated to securing a future for all giraffe populations in the wild. Our Translocation Programs are a proven success, and we are actively bringing giraffe back into areas where they originally reigned.
Whether you’re adopting a giraffe or making a straight donation, your support puts you at the center of our work. Donations from supporters like you are the backbone of our conservation actions and partnerships throughout Africa.
We envision a world where all giraffe can live wild and free within their historical ranges or habitats throughout Africa and are protected by the people around them.