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The World’s Giraffe Day is June 21st, and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation released its 2025 Giraffe National Report ahead of the celebration.
The report points to improved data collection and conservation efforts for the growth of the population of some giraffe species.
“Our conservation efforts are not only rewarding, but with the support of our partners we are improving the surveillance and protection of these iconic creatures,” said Stephanie Fennessy, executive director of the foundation, in a press release accompanying the report.
Giraffe became vulnerable in 2016 due to few concerns on the IUCN Red List.
Despite the improvements, the foundation pointed to the report as evidence that species should move higher, saying “there are strong cases to describe three of the four species as endangered or vulnerable.” The foundation added, “Though these new trends offer hope, the threat of quiet extinction remains.”
Here’s what you need to know about the state of Giraffe Day in the World:
Giraffe populations have improved, but still at risk
The report states that following giraffe species can improve or stabilize the population.
- Northern Giraffe: This species is one of the world’s most threatened large mammals, with 7,037 northern giraffes remaining, according to the report. In positive signs, the report found that the population has grown by nearly 20%.
- A net-shaped giraffe: The report estimates that 20,901 net-shaped giraffes remain in the expected population. However, the press release stated that reliable data for species is difficult due to security issues in northeastern Kenya and limited access in parts of Ethiopia and Somalia.
- Southern Giraffe: According to the foundation, there are 68,837 southern giraffes, estimated to be an increase of 50% across South Africa, mainly due to improved scope of research and increased awareness.
- Masai Giraffe: The population of the Masai giraffe appeared to be stable across Kenya with an estimated 43,926. The foundation says that the population is steadily growing in Rwanda, and the range and number of giraffes in Luangwa, Zambia, are also expanding.
“These new data are calling for an urgent reevaluation of Giraffes on the IUCN Red List, attracting attention from international agreements like CITES. The various deserve customized protection.
