— giraffes have suffered from loss of habitat, disease and illegal hunting for bushmeat. but the petitioners argue that the species is facing added pressure from “trophy” hunters who travel to africa to shoot their big-game quarry. these hunters overwhelmingly come from the us. read article : giraffes should be listed as endangered species as population drops by 40% more : giraffes must be listed as endangered, conservationists formally tell US
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From April, 2017
TAKING REFUGE
— “this is a global challenge that can only be tackled through collective, international action.” read article : illegal wildlife trade threatens species at unesco sites
WHAY DOES DAISY THINK
— “you cannot really mimic the behaviour of wild whales in a concrete pool.” not every researcher is in agreement. read article : cetacean scientists say aquarium decision ‘banning research’ crucial to endangered animals
THAT TIME IS NOW
— it was a remarkable accomplishment with a lot of luck associated with it. it made me feel extremely good to help restore a part of the natural world that had been taken away from southwest colorado.” read article : animals on the edge
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