The main threats facing reticluated giraffes are habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and poaching. Substantial increase in human population and livestock, particularly in Kenya has seen increased pressure on natural resources resulting in loss of giraffe habitat. Other factors pushing the giraffe towards extinction include civil conflicts, terrorism and cross-border bush meat trade.
The main threats facing reticluated giraffes are habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and poaching. Substantial increase in human population and livestock, particularly in Kenya has seen increased pressure on natural resources resulting in loss of giraffe habitat. Other factors pushing the giraffe towards extinction include civil conflicts, terrorism and cross-border bush meat trade.