Why are giraffes endangered? like; what are humans killing them for?

Question

i am doing a persuasive speech on endangered giraffes. and i have to explain why there are endangered and what humans and other animals are killing them. I also need to know how we can save them and why we need to save them. =] please and thanks.

Answer 1

It'll have to be a very persuasive speech since they're not an endangered species.

Although their numbers have decreased in the past century, giraffes are not currently endangered, but listed as “lower risk” with fairly stable populations. There is one subspecies that is in trouble though. Studies show there are only about 445 Uganda giraffes Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi left in the wild. The rest of the giraffe species have not become endangered for a number of reasons. They are not feared by humans and they are not killed for any folk medicine remedies. They do not compete for food with livestock such as sheep and cows. They do not eat farmers' crops. Finally, they are admired the world over for their enormous size, natural beauty, and mild nature.

Answer 2

It's hard for them to breed....

like im dead serious

There is no way to save then UNLESS you want to help them reproduce

If you know what i mean...

Answer 3

Giraffes are usually killed for their spotted skin or fur, which can be sold to make profit in the black market. Other animals such as lions, tigers and other big carnivores, kill them for food. In order to save them we must conserve these magnificent animals and stop the poaching.

Answer 4

Giraffes are not officially considered endangered.

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t...

"Although their numbers have decreased in the past century, giraffes are not currently endangered, but listed as “lower risk” with fairly stable populations. There is one subspecies that is in trouble though. Studies show there are only about 445 Uganda giraffes Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi left in the wild. The rest of the giraffe species have not become endangered for a number of reasons. They are not feared by humans and they are not killed for any folk medicine remedies. They do not compete for food with livestock such as sheep and cows. They do not eat farmers' crops. "

However, "the giraffe population in Africa is facing constant threats to its survival, and that man poses the biggest threat of all. Not only is man clearing the giraffe habitat of trees to make room for a growing human population; man is also responsible for poaching giraffes for their pelt, meat, and tail." [1]

"Giraffe tails are highly prized by many African cultures. The desire for good-luck bracelets, fly whisks and thread for sewing or stringing beads have led people to kill the giraffe for its tail alone. Giraffes are easily killed and poaching (now more often for their meat and hide) continues today." [2]

"Giraffes are prevalent throughout Africa, and currently their status in the wild is not in immediate danger. Though eliminated from most of their former ranges, giraffes are still reasonably widespread. For all giraffes, their present distribution is reduced or restricted due to hunting and poaching. Local tribes kill giraffes for hair, horns, skin and meat. Habitat loss and human encroachment have also reduced available territory for giraffes. To ensure their continued survival, giraffes need suitable, stable, and large areas of habitat for their feeding ranges." [3]

Good luck!

Answer 5

It is not so much of humans killing them, more that the land is being destroyed around them causing less grazing land. Since giraffes are a part of the food chain to other animals, as this type species goes extinct, the predators seek other prey.

Answer 6

their long neck bones and tender giraffe meat lol