Giraffes given a new home in Uganda to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park
Summary
Uganda’s wildlife officials have started moving 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. This move aims to protect the giraffes from the effects of oil drilling and other environmental threats in their current home.Key Facts
- The giraffes are being moved about 106 kilometers (65 miles) from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve.
- Nubian giraffes are an endangered species and Earth’s tallest land mammals.
- Murchison Falls National Park sits on significant oil deposits, with about 40% of Uganda's oil found there.
- Oil drilling has increased recently despite previous opposition from environmental groups.
- The move is part of efforts to protect giraffes from habitat loss caused by oil drilling, climate change, tourism, and invasive plants.
- Uganda’s goal is to create new populations of giraffes in other protected areas to reduce risk from damage in their current habitat.
- Rangers and veterinarians are involved in safely sedating and transporting the giraffes.
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