Four Giraffe Species Officially Recognized in Conservation Reclassification
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The IUCN has reclassified giraffes into four distinct species, aiding targeted conservation efforts.
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mgd
4 months ago
This is excellent news for giraffe conservation! Finally having the scientific clarity to recognize four distinct species means we can now protect each one more effectively. It's encouraging to see conservation science advancing to give these magnificent animals the targeted protection they need and deserve.
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