{"id":16221,"date":"2025-06-18T20:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16221"},"modified":"2025-09-16T07:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T06:52:43","slug":"stick-your-neck-out-for-giraffe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/stick-your-neck-out-for-giraffe\/","title":{"rendered":"Stick Your Neck Out for Giraffe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>World Giraffe Day | 21 June 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This World Giraffe Day, we\u2019re celebrating one of the world\u2019s most iconic yet overlooked species, and the dedicated conservation efforts giving giraffe populations a fighting chance across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giraffes may be familiar, but few people realise just how vulnerable they are. Over the last 35 years, giraffe populations have declined by nearly 30%, and they have now lost more than 90% of their historic range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This World Giraffe Day, we\u2019re proud to announce our new partnership with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), the only NGO dedicated solely to safeguarding giraffe. Their work is having a real impact across Africa with population increases in Northern, Reticulated and Southern giraffe, while the Masai giraffe population has stabilized. The State of Giraffe 2025 Report compiles the most up-to-date giraffe numbers with 140, 901 individuals recorded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real World Conservation will represent and support GCF\u2019s mission and activities in the United Kingdom, enhancing awareness, fundraising, and engagement in support of giraffe conservation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look out for further news about this exciting partnership coming this autumn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-in-a-name-giraffe-species-and-subspecies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s in a Name? Giraffe Species and Subspecies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giraffe are no longer considered a single species. There are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4 species<\/strong>: Northern, Southern, Masai, and Reticulated giraffe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9 subspecies<\/strong>, including Nubian, West African, and Kordofan giraffe (all classified under the Northern giraffe species)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve supported work with <strong>all three subspecies of the Northern giraffe (<em>Giraffa camelopardalis<\/em><\/strong>), with both Nubian and Kordofan currently listed as <strong>Critically Endangered<\/strong> on the IUCN Red List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"uganda-nubian-giraffe-on-the-rise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uganda: Nubian Giraffe on the Rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019.jpg 960w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giraffe-Translocation-Uganda-Pian-Upe-2-with-GCF-in-2019-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, we helped fund the <strong>translocation of Nubian giraffe<\/strong> from Murchison Falls National Park to <strong>Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve<\/strong>, a protected area where giraffe had long been absent. Establishing satellite populations is vital for genetic diversity. The sub-adult giraffes selected for translocation settled in well after their <strong>480 km journey by road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In 2019, Pian Upe had just 14 giraffe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By 2023, the population had grown to <strong>35<\/strong>, including <strong>7 new calves<\/strong>\u2014a major conservation success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nubian-giraffe-in-numbers-uganda\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nubian Giraffe in Numbers (Uganda):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total surveyed area<\/strong>: 7,610 km\u00b2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Survey days per year<\/strong>: 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated population<\/strong>: 2,420 giraffe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distinct populations<\/strong>: 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uganda now supports the <strong>largest known population of Nubian giraffe<\/strong>. The <strong>UWA-GCF Mobile Veterinary Unit<\/strong> in Murchison Falls, home to the largest population, plays a crucial role\u2014monitoring giraffe, removing snares, and responding to emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"niger-west-african-giraffe-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niger: West African Giraffe Monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"West African Giraffe\" class=\"wp-image-16224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-west-african-giraffe-in-Giraffe-Zone-Niger-\u00a9-Sean-Viljoen-GCF-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">West African Giraffe, Niger \u00a9Sean Viljoen-GCF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Niger, we provided funding for <strong>GPS satellite units and their fitting<\/strong>, allowing researchers and rangers to track <strong>West African giraffe<\/strong> in real time. These collars are essential for understanding movements, behaviour, and threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This subspecies was once <strong>reduced to just 49 individuals<\/strong> in the 1990s, but thanks to long-term conservation efforts, the population has now rebounded to <strong>over 600<\/strong>. As a result, their IUCN Red List status has been <strong>downgraded from Critically Endangered to Vulnerable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"chad-drc-kordofan-giraffe-conservation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chad &amp; DRC: Kordofan Giraffe Conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kordofan Giraffe\" class=\"wp-image-16225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-Kordofan-giraffe-arial-shot-in-Zakouma-National-Park-Chad-\u00a9-Jaime-Dias-Wings-for-Conservation-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kordofan giraffe-Zakouma National Park,  Chad \u00a9-Jaime Dias-Wings for Conservation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Chad<\/strong>, our support contributes to GCF\u2019s work on the <strong>first-ever National Giraffe Conservation Action Plan<\/strong> for the country. The plan includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Monitoring the small <strong>Koundjourou population<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research into <strong>transboundary populations<\/strong>, such as those in the <strong>Yamoussa area<\/strong>, spanning Sena-Oura National Park (Chad) and Bouba Ndjidda National Park (Cameroon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term feasibility studies for reintroductions in areas like the <strong>Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Democratic Republic of Congo<\/strong>, we helped establish a <strong>working dog unit<\/strong> in <strong>Garamba National Park<\/strong> to support anti-poaching efforts. During our 2019 visit, we joined a <strong>giraffe monitoring flight<\/strong> with Achille, then head of the giraffe team, to collect critical data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>2019<\/strong>, the population in Garamba hovered around <strong>40 giraffe<\/strong>. The most recent census recorded <strong>91 individuals<\/strong>\u2014a remarkable increase and a testament to effective, targeted protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"namibia-etosha-heights-education-centre\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Namibia: Etosha Heights Education Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We supported the development of the <strong>Etosha Heights Conservation &amp; Education Centre<\/strong>, in collaboration with GCF and the Namibia University of Science &amp; Technology. The centre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Trains students and early-career conservationists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosts biodiversity and giraffe monitoring research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides conservation education for local communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It serves as a model for giraffe-focused conservation education across Southern Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"giraffe-on-the-move\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giraffe on the Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"return-of-the-angolan-giraffeto-angola\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return of the Angolan Giraffe&#8230;to Angola<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we didn\u2019t directly fund this specific project, we\u2019re proud to celebrate the achievements of our partners at GCF, who made history in <strong>June 2023<\/strong> by leading the <strong>first-ever translocation of Angolan giraffe back to Angola<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>14 giraffe<\/strong> were moved from Namibia to <strong>Iona National Park<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their journey spanned <strong>over 1,300 km<\/strong> and took <strong>36+ hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was a collaboration between <strong>GCF<\/strong>, <strong>African Parks<\/strong>, and the <strong>Angolan government<\/strong>, with support from the <strong>Wyss Foundation<\/strong>. Prior to the move, a feasibility study assessed habitat suitability, logistics, and community engagement. Surveys revealed strong local support for the return of giraffe to Iona, where they had been absent for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe reintroduction of giraffe to Iona marks a critical moment in the park\u2019s history&#8230; These graceful animals will contribute to the restoration of the park\u2019s biodiversity and serve as a symbol of Angola\u2019s commitment to conservation.\u201d<br>\u2014 <em>Pedro Monterroso, Park Manager, Iona National Park<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%93%a3-why-giraffe-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce3 Why Giraffe Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>keystone species<\/strong>, shaping and maintaining savannah ecosystems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their presence supports <strong>tourism and livelihoods<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protecting giraffe<\/strong> safeguards hundreds of other species that share their habitats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%99%8c-how-you-can-stickyourneckoutforgiraffe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude4c How You Can #StickYourNeckOutForGiraffe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This World Giraffe Day, help us spread the word:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udfe1 Share giraffe facts and stories using <strong>#StickYourNeckOutForGiraffe<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udfe1 Donate or support giraffe protection via <strong>EAE and GCF<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udfe1 Talk about giraffe\u2014the more people know, the more they care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to see giraffe in the wild? 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