Northern giraffe fact file video

 

 

This video fact file introduces viewers to the biology, behaviour and conservation status of the world's tallest land mammal. The resource explains the physical differences between male and female giraffes - and also provides powerful context about global giraffe numbers, revealing that only around 117,000 remain in the wild across all species and subspecies, and highlighting the concept of "silent extinction" to describe their rapid but often overlooked decline.

The video explores the critical threats giraffes face, including poaching, habitat loss and fragmentation caused by expanding human populations and increased demand for land. Learners are introduced to real-world conservation solutions, such as Chester Zoo’s partnership with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, which monitors and protects Nubian giraffes - a subspecies with only around 2,000 individuals remaining in the wild. Success stories, like the recovery of a population in Kidepo National Park from just three individuals in the 1990s to over 70 today, help inspire hope and encourage further learning about global wildlife conservation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the key physical features and differences between male and female giraffes

• Learn about giraffe population declines and the concept of "silent extinction"

• Recognise the threats giraffes face, including poaching and habitat loss

• Explore conservation efforts that support giraffe populations, particularly the Nubian giraffe

• Develop awareness of how human expansion affects wildlife and habitats

Curriculum Links:

• Science: Animal adaptations, classification, ecosystems, endangered species

• Geography: African habitats, human-wildlife conflict, land-use change

• Citizenship: Conservation responsibility, global sustainability, ethical action

• English: Listening comprehension and summarising factual information