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Rare White Giraffes Killed in Kenya

The carcasses of the two giraffes were found in Garissa in eastern Kenya, the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy said. The unique giraffes suffered from a genetic condition called leucism, which prevents pigmentation in skin cells and results in a pale colour.

  • Kenya:   Rare White Giraffes Killed

    DW, 10 March 2020

    White giraffes are a rare sight in conservation parks in Kenya, but a mother and calf first spotted in 2017 had become a symbol of hope for the species. Now they have been found… Read more »

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