The act of trophy hunting, where rare animals are hunted for sport, is a concept that baffles me. Yet, sadly, it is a reality we face.
It is truly disturbing that some individuals derive pleasure from killing magnificent creatures. This cruel act only serves to boost their ego.
A recent incident of trophy hunting that came to light is particularly disheartening. It involves the tragic killing of an incredibly rare female white giraffe and her calf in Kenya.
A female white giraffe and her calf from Kenya fell victim to poachers.
Following their deaths, only one white giraffe, a male, remains in the world. https://t.co/9vuTdbPw5BÂ pic.twitter.com/hpvxYDdAoJ
– AFP March 11, 2020
Rangers discovered the bodies of the mother giraffe and her calf in a Kenyan village. Now, only one white giraffe is left in existence, marking the tragic decline of this subspecies. According to a report by BBC, this remaining giraffe is a male.
Mohammed Ahmednoor, the director of the nature reserve, expressed that the giraffes had not been spotted for three months before this devastating find.
“This is a devastating day for the people of Ijara and Kenya as a whole. We are the sole guardians of the white giraffe,” Ahmednoor stated.
Heartbreaking news! Reports indicate that a white giraffe and her 6-month-old calf, residing near the Somali border, have been missing for four days. A local herder claims to have come across their remains. Park rangers are currently on a search mission. https://t.co/PpEd59QS0d
– Xpose Trophy Hunting, March 9, 2020
“The loss of these giraffes is a significant setback to the community’s conservation efforts for these rare animals. It is crucial that we intensify our commitment to protecting them,” Ahmednoor emphasized.
It is truly saddening to think that anyone could have the heart to harm such exquisite creatures. The perpetrators behind this heinous act have not yet been apprehended, and their motives remain unclear, although it is evident that trophy hunting played a role.
At times, it’s hard not to lose faith in humanity. Our destructive actions know no bounds. My heart aches for these innocent white giraffes.
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