But in East Africa, the reticulated and Masai species of giraffe face a much grimmer outlook. “What’s killing giraffes in southern Kenya is fences. They’re an even bigger threat than poaching.

Even now, the giraffe is still an enigma ... In addition, the agency is proposing to designate two subspecies in East Africa — the reticulated and Masai giraffes — as threatened, a step ...

But these tallest of all land mammals are in the midst of a silent extinction. Africa's giraffe population has dropped by almost 40 percent in the past 30 years, dwindling to just more than 97,000 ...

Range: Giraffes are found in fragmented habitats scattered throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Breeding: Giraffe pregnancy usually lasts about 15 months, with two-year intervals between births. Females ...

The South African species does not fall into this category. The team working to splint the leg of the young giraffe. Photo: Supplied The remarkable mission brought together experts from across the ...