Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List status · Population decreasing as of 2024 · Est. 117,000 individuals
About the Giraffe
The giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world. Its long neck allows it to browse high tree canopies.
Giraffes are adapted to life in open savannahs and woodlands. Their distinctive coat patterns help identify individuals. Population declines have occurred due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Several conservation programs are focused on protecting giraffe populations.
Region
East Africa
Population
117,000
Trend
Data Year
2024
Key Facts
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Why Africa's Wildlife Matters
Africa's megafauna are not just iconic — they are ecosystem engineers. The loss of a single keystone species can trigger cascading collapses across entire biomes. Elephants create waterholes, lions regulate prey, and predators maintain the biodiversity that keeps Africa's grasslands and forests functioning.
20%
of Earth's bird species in Africa
25%
of mammals found in Africa
3,000+
endemic plant species at risk
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