US agency proposes listing giraffes as endangered due to threats like poaching and habitat loss.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing several giraffe subspecies under the Endangered Species Act, citing threats like poaching, habitat loss, and climate change. Three northern giraffe subspecies would be listed as endangered, and two eastern subspecies as threatened. This move could restrict U.S. imports of giraffe parts and fund conservation efforts. The proposal is open for public comment until February 19, 2025.

November 20, 2024
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