CLEAN : FILE: Giraffes threatened with extinction

The video discusses the significant decline in giraffe populations across Africa, particularly in Kenya, due to factors like severe droughts. It highlights the impact of these environmental changes on both wildlife and local communities, who sometimes resort to hunting wildlife for food. The video also touches on how communities benefit from wildlife conservation efforts, leading to a shift in attitudes towards protecting wildlife.

What percentage decline has been observed in giraffe populations across Africa in the last 15 years?

• 60%

• 40%

• 80%

• 20%

By what percentage have reticulated giraffes in northeast Kenya declined since 1998?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

What is one major factor contributing to the decline in giraffe populations?

• Increased tourism

• Poaching

• Severe droughts

• Urban development

How have local communities been affected by the decline in wildlife?

• Increased agricultural output

• Loss of livestock

• Better access to water

• Improved infrastructure

How do local communities benefit from wildlife conservation?

• Through tourism revenue

• By hunting wildlife

• By selling wildlife products

• Through government subsidies