Africa’s giraffes are facing “silent extinction” due to habitat loss, poaching and climate change. The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, funded by the United Arab Emirates, is supporting the Somali Giraffe Project in Kenya to protect the endangered reticulated giraffe. Dr. Abdullahi Ali, the project’s founder, expressed concern about the declining giraffe population, stressing that their numbers are much fewer, compared to elephants in the wild. The organization is striving to address human-animal conflicts by providing farmers with alternative livelihoods that do not conflict with giraffes. It is encouraging people to grow lime trees instead of mangoes to minimize the impact on giraffes. By tagging giraffes and working with local schools to plant indigenous acacia trees, the project aims to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Ali and the support of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, there is hope for the long-term survival of these gentle giants.
Promoting coexistence between giraffes and farmers is crucial for preventing ‘silent extinction’
I have over 10 years of experience in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. I have attended numerous conferences and events around the world, and my work has been featured in major publications such as CoinDesk, Bitcoin Magazine, and Yahoo Finance.
