Friend, we have an urgent update in the fight to protect giraffes from extinction.

The good news is that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed a new rule listing all four species of giraffes under the Endangered Species Act. The bad news is that this lifesaving rule hasn’t been finalized yet so we need to put pressure on USFWS now to quickly finalize it. Thankfully, we have an opportunity to weigh in through a public comment period, and we’re counting on animal advocates like you to take action before the comment period expires on February 19.

Please act to help protect giraffes from the many threats they face, like habitat loss and poaching: Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to quickly finalize their proposed rule to provide giraffes with Endangered Species Act protections before the February 19 deadline!

Right now, many of these majestic and gentle animals are being hunted solely for body parts, like their skin and bone, and the United States is a top importer of these trophies, which has played a role in their population decline. But the proposed rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could help giraffes survive by curbing poaching and reducing the United States’ outsized role in the market for giraffe products through a ban on giraffe imports without a federal permit.

This proposed rule is a critical step in ensuring the survival of giraffes, but it is only a proposed rule, which is why we need a strong show of support to push the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to make it final. Giraffes are running out of time, so please take action NOW!