Stories from the field:
Giraffe in the Wild
Donated by artists, photographers, and conservationists, each of these images celebrates giraffe by depicting a glimpse into their world. Sharing these stories helps spread awareness about the success of our conservation programs.
Many of these images are available as limited edition collector’s prints. Receive a print of your choice from the collection by making a donation to our Giraffe in the Wild campaign. Every donation supports multiple giraffe conservation projects across Africa, including the return of many giraffe to their original habitat and the reclamation of giraffe’s historical range. Together, we can make a difference.
Celebrate Giraffe: Today’s Stories
Young Giraffe at Watering Hole, Dusk
This stunning photograph captures a giraffe silhouetted against a breathtaking African sunset. The vibrant orange and red hues of the sky create a dramatic backdrop as the majestic animal stands gracefully at the water’s edge, creating a sense of peace and tranquility.
Moonlit Entanglement
This black and white photograph showcases two giraffes in an intimate moment, their long necks intertwined against a dark background. The contrast between their patterned coats and the deep shadows emphasizes their graceful forms and creates a sense of connection and tenderness.
Dramatic Backdrop
This photo captures the silhouette of a giraffe walking across a vast landscape against a dramatic sunset. The vibrant colors of the sky, ranging from deep blue to fiery orange, create a stunning backdrop for the giraffe’s solitary journey.
Rare Alignment
This captivating photograph showcases a tower of giraffes gracefully silhouetted against a vibrant sunset. The warm hues of the fading light bathe the scene in a golden glow, highlighting the intricate patterns on their coats and emphasizing their majestic presence in the African savanna.
Silhouettes on Gold
This breathtaking photograph captures a majestic line of giraffes silhouetted against a vibrant twilight sky. The contrasting colors of the deep blue and fiery orange create a stunning backdrop as the giraffes journey across the horizon, leaving a lasting impression of their graceful presence.
Dual Profile
This photo showcases two giraffes in profile against a soft, hazy background. The contrasting patterns on their necks and their differing gazes create a sense of individuality and connection between the two animals.
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Keep Calm & Save a Giraffe
Supporting GCF saves giraffe.
Can you imagine a world without giraffe?
Over the past 35 years, giraffe numbers have decreased by nearly 30%. In regions once considered prime habitats, their numbers have dropped by up to 95%, and giraffe have lost nearly 90% of their historical range over the last three centuries.
The plight of giraffe, one of conservation’s best-kept secrets, is finally coming to light. Despite a significant decline in their population over recent decades, giraffe have garnered minimal attention and support for their conservation. Research conducted by conservationists has led to critical discoveries for the preservation of giraffe in the wild, most notably the identification of four distinct giraffe species. Among these, two species have such critically low populations that they are among the most endangered large mammals on the planet.
In the BBC documentary “Giraffe: 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.
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 conservation approach is based on solid science and our Translocation Programs are just one example that proves our success by actively bringing giraffe back into areas where they originally reigned.
Donating to GCF saves giraffe and puts you at the center of our work.
You are the backbone of our conservation actions and partnerships throughout Africa. Your support makes a difference.
