棲息地及生態被破壞、非法捕獵等因素，令長頸鹿的數量在過去15年下降了多於40%，也是瀕危動物之一。不少保育團體一直努力拯救非洲象、犀牛等野生動物，但直到最近才有保育人士開始對長頸鹿進行研究及保育工作。
habitat loss, overhunting and poaching have caused population of giraffe declined 40% in the past 15 years, and became endangered. many conservation groups are doing lots of work to save the elephants and rhinos, but not much attention is given to giraffes until recent years. as a very popular animal, it’s surprised how little human know about giraffe.
http://www.huanqiukexue.com/html/scilogs/2014/1202/25002.html
http://www.salon.com/2014/11/27/giraffes_may_be_headed_for_extinction_partner/
