You're Gonna Die Out There

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A Low Hum Lullaby and the Largest Neck Pillow

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A Low Hum Lullaby and the Largest Neck Pillow You're Gonna Die Out There

This week, Megan shares some good news for the future of gecko tails. Then Jen tells some stories of when the gentle giants, Giraffes, aren't so gentle anymore. 

Organization to support: Giraffe Conservation Foundation

giraffeconservation.org

GCF is dedicated to a sustainable future for all giraffe populations in the wild.

GCF’s objective is to raise awareness and support towards securing a future for giraffe and the conservation of their habitat in Africa.

References: 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/travelnews/article-3060422/Tourist-trampled-death-giraffe-cycling-South-African-game-reserve-family-holiday.html

https://www.globalrescue.com/common/blog/detail/Giraffe-Attack/

https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/giraffe-attacks-jeep-safari-in-south-africa/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/giraffe-attack-us-woman-dr-katy-williams-son-finn-south-africa/

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-45444328

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/05/07/africa/south-africa-giraffe-kills-filmmaker/index.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-giraffe-dies-american-scientist-katy-williams-son-attacked-south-africa/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/giraffe

https://www.animalfactsencyclopedia.com/Giraffe-facts.html

https://nedhardy.com/2020/04/06/how-strong-is-a-giraffes-kick/

https://giraffeconservation.org/facts/fascinating-giraffe-facts/

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/giraffes-under-threat-populations-down-40-percent-in-just-15-years/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9247089/game-hunter-killed-black-giraffe-south-africa-ate/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/last-two-giraffes-rescued-disappearing-island-kenya-180977512/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/giraffe-necks-not-for-sex