U.S. Proposes Listing Giraffes Under the Endangered Species Act for the First Time

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesNov 23, 2024, 12:04 am311 pts
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed that giraffes be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the first time. The agency hopes listing the iconic tallest mammal on Earth will crack down on poaching, as the U.S. is one of the largest destinations of items such as rugs,…

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