Giraffes Face Endangerment: US Government Takes Action Amid Decline

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Giraffes are in decline and the US government has proposed listing them under the Endangered Species Act
The proposed listing will cover five subspecies of the animal and aims to crack down on poaching
Poaching, habitat loss, and the climate crisis have led to a 40% decrease in giraffe numbers since the 1980s, leaving only 69,000 of them
The listing will require permits for giraffe parts imported to the US and help boost funding for giraffe conservation
The move is a step towards protecting a vulnerable species and supporting ecosystem health

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