Giraffes, GPS, and Conservation: Bridging Millennia with Modern Tech

From the time our ancestors etched awe-inspiring giraffe carvings into the rocky outcrops of the Nigerian Sahara nearly 6,000 years ago, to the present-day endeavors to conserve these magnificent creatures, our connection to giraffes has been profound. The Dabous giraffe rock art petroglyphs, among other ancient depictions scattered across Africa, speak volumes about early human admiration for these beings. Today, our tools may have evolved from rudimentary carvings to cutting-edge satellite tracking, but our objective still needs to be made public: understanding and preserving the majestic giraffe.

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