Down to Earth With Dagmar -The Extinction Crisis: Endangered Giraffe

Part 1

Giraffe numbers are plummeting across Africa and to see how scientists are working to help, NBC 7's Dagmar Midcap traveled to Kenya to join the largest ever giraffe collaring project. You’ll never guess where a collar goes on a giraffe.

Part I of "Down to Earth With Dagmar: The Extinction Crisis."

Part 2

The first two reticulated giraffe were collared without major problems, but during these dangerous and intense events, anything can happen… And with our final giraffe, it does!

Part II of "Down to Earth With Dagmar: The Extinction Crisis."

Part 3

Local

news Apr 15

Share your feedback with NBC 7 San Diego

Traffic Alert 2 hours ago

One dead after pursuit crash on southbound I-15; major traffic delays near Escondido

The locals have a name for what’s happening in Africa with giraffe -- They call it "the silent extinction." So, what can be done?

Part III of "Down to Earth With Dagmar: The Extinction Crisis."

Part 4

In the last few decades, world wildlife populations have declined by a startling 60%. The biggest mistake we as individuals can make is thinking that someone else is going to fix the problem.

It’s up to us as individuals and we can all help in some way.

Part IV of "Down to Earth With Dagmar: The Extinction Crisis."

Click here to watch Dagmar's Extinction Crisis special on the illegal wildlife trade market.

Clicke here to watch Dagmar's Extinction Crisis special on elephant poaching in Africa.