Within a year, giraffe populations have dropped by 90% across Africa, with the Northern Giraffe hardest hit — just over 7 000 remain in the wild. While Southern Giraffes are faring better, their future remains uncertain as conservationists continue fighting what has been dubbed the “silent extinction”. https://witness.co.za/news/2025/06/21/the-tragic-silent-extinction-of-africas-gentle-giants/