World Giraffe Day 21 Jun 2024

World Giraffe Day

Today is World Giraffe Day. June 21 is a day dedicated to honouring the tallest creatures on Earth and highlighting the importance of their conservation efforts. Giraffes have fascinated travellers from around the world for a long time. These animals were viewed as symbols of status and treasured as pets among royalty.

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