Improving adult survival can stabilize declining giraffe subpopulations in the Serengeti

The giraffe, one of Africa’s most iconic animals, is facing a crisis. Despite their worldwide popularity, giraffe populations in the wild are declining due to illegal killing and habitat loss. A new study published in The Journal of Wildlife Management reveals that targeted conservation strategies—particularly those focused on adult survival—are essential to reversing these trends in the Serengeti Ecosystem.

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