Stunning images of giraffes have been selected for a book aimed at raising funds to protect endangered animals. The publication, Remembering Giraffes, is the latest in a series of photographic books documenting threatened species such as rhinos, elephants and African wild dogs.
Since the series began in 2016, more than £1.2 million has been donated to 82 wildlife protection initiatives across 35 countries. The book features 20 winning images from a competition, alongside photographs of all four giraffe species donated by leading wildlife photographers.
Among the winners is Mark Fernley from the UK, whose image The Language Of Touch shows three bull Masai giraffes intertwining their necks at a waterhole in Shompole Conservancy, Kenya. Fernley described the moment as a display of “unexpected tenderness” and tactile communication.
Margot Raggett, founder and producer of the series, said giraffes are disappearing due to habitat loss, poaching and civil unrest, but where protected, populations can recover. The book aims to raise awareness and ensure future generations see giraffes in the wild.
Remembering Giraffes will be published on October 12. A Kickstarter campaign to fund the book raised over £107,000 within 48 hours of its launch in March and runs until 8pm on Sunday.
