The service said three subspecies belong on the endangered species list, despite giraffes only living in zoos in the U.S.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing three subspecies of giraffes under the Endangered Species Act. The animals are indigenous to west, central, and east Africa. While officials found that subspecies in Angola and South Africa did not warrant listing, they propose treating them the same due to the similarity of their appearance.
“Federal protections for giraffes will help protect a vulnerable species, foster biodiversity, support ecosystem health, combat wildlife trafficking, and promote sustainable economic practices,” said FWS Director Martha Williams. “This action supports giraffe conservation while ensuring the United States does not contribute further to their decline.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Director Williams and FWS officials as they consider the species and subspecies for the endangered list.
- For Secretary Haaland and Interior Department personnel as they assess potential U.S. support for the conservation of other nations’ animals.
Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, CBS News
