Giraffe population Increases In Niger

Giraffe population Increases In Niger

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru , 08 , Jan 2014 in Africa News

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The number of giraffes in Niger has risen rapidly according to official results published on Tuesday.

The number was confirmed to be 366 a rise from 311 recorded in 2012.

Out of these there are 189 females and 177 males according to Niger`s department for the environment and preservation of giraffes.

ASGN, which cooperates closely with a zoo in the north western French town of Doue La Fontaine, finances projects to raise awareness among local population to protect the giraffes.

Studies conducted in 2006 found that population was the last of the peralta giraffe variety which is threatened by extinction due to an advancing desert and farming, environmentalists say.

Their shrinking habitat pushes them to migrate hundreds of kilometres (miles) from their usual grounds, as far as neighbouring Nigeria, making them an easier prey for poachers.

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HRH Princess Eugene Majuru

Princess Eugene Majuru is a distinguished author, historian, and media entrepreneur, and a direct descendant of the royal Mbari clan of Harare. As the sovereign custodian of Harare’s heritage, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, history, and traditions. Princess Eugene is the author of acclaimed works including Chosen, A Concise History of Harare, and Reclaiming Heritage. As the founder of News of The South, she leads one of Zimbabwe’s premier media platforms, hosting press conferences and providing insightful commentary on social, cultural, and heritage issues. Passionate about education, heritage, and civic engagement, Princess Eugene blends her royal lineage with modern thought leadership to inspire and inform audiences locally and internationally.