Giraffes facing extinction after devastating decline, experts warn

Latest update to the red list of threatened species shows world's tallest animal is on the brink, but some good news for Madagascan freshwater fishThe world's tallest animal is at risk of extinction after suffering a devastating decline in numbers, with nearly 40% of giraffes lost in the last 30 years, according to the latest "red list" analysis.The authoritative list, compiled by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has also added more than 700 newly recognised bird species, but 13 of these are already extinct. Continue reading...