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– Camera‑trap study finds ~27 Kordofan giraffes remain in Bénoué Park – assumed Critically Endangered.
– Poaching and habitat loss identified as urgent threats; anti‑poaching patrols essential.
– Giraffe Conservation Foundation & partners implement national strategy, community education, habitat monitoring.
A three‑year population study in Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park, conducted by the University of Bristol and Bristol Zoological Society, revealed a worrying low of just 27 Kordofan giraffes remaining in the reserve—a subspecies listed as Critically Endangered. Key threats include rampant poaching for giraffe parts and habitat degradation. Conservationists warn that losing as few as two individuals annually could lead to local extinction within 15 years.
In response, the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is partnering with local NGOs and the Cameroonian government to roll out a National Giraffe Conservation Strategy. Actions include scaling up anti‑poaching patrols, installing camera traps, engaging communities through education programs, and monitoring giraffe populations. GCF data shows at least 350 giraffes in the broader Bénoué-Faro‑Bouba cycle across all parks. Experts emphasize that continued surveillance, habitat protection, and community participation are pivotal to safeguarding these majestic giants.
