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northern Namibia, southwestern Zambia, Botswana, and western Zimbabwe. The animal has brown spots with irregular edges and white patches on its ears. There are currently 20,000 Angolan giraffes living in the wild.


A Species in Danger
Two subspecies of giraffes, the West African giraffe and the Rothschild giraffe, are considered endangered. But overall, the species is labeled as “least concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This means that giraffes, in general, are not at risk of becoming endangered. Protections have been put in place to boost giraffe populations, such as the establishment of protected sanctuaries. Still, the giraffe population has seen many changes over time. These creatures were once native to the countries of Angola, Mali, and Nigeria. But giraffes are no longer found in those nations. From 1999 to 2010 the wild giraffe population decreased from 140,000 to 80,000 giraffes.

The long-term future of giraffes remains to be seen. For now, people can appreciate and protect the grace and beauty of the creature. Hopefully, giraffes will continue to thrive for many generations to come.


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What is the author’s perspective on giraffes?

Giraffes are actually a pest animal that ruin crops in Africa.

Action should be taken to protect giraffes.

Giraffes should be moved to zoos so they will be better protected.

Giraffes as a whole are not endangered, so they do not need special protections.

Answer 1

Action should be taken to protect giraffes.

The passage mentions protections and sanctuaries, notes population declines, and ends by urging people to “appreciate and protect the grace and beauty” of giraffes and hopes they will “continue to thrive,” indicating the author supports conservation efforts.