Today is World Giraffe Day! A day to celebrate and reflect on the importance of conserving Africa’s tallest and most iconic land mammal—the giraffe. In Tanzania, the Masai giraffe is under increasing threat from habitat loss, diseases, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, with fewer than 35,000 individuals left in the wild.
Urgent and collective action is needed to ensure their survival. The Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization (TRCO), in collaboration with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) and Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), is at the forefront of conservation efforts—monitoring populations, investigating illegal trade in giraffe body parts, and engaging local communities to foster coexistence.
Together, we can secure a future where giraffes continue to roam freely across Tanzania’s landscapes. Join us in celebrating and protecting giraffes. Let’s act for giraffes – before it’s too late.