Remembering Giraffes

For centuries, the world’s tallest animal has fascinated humans. Long-legged, at times a bit gangly, yet elegant and powerful, giraffes are instantly recognisable. In fact, they’re so familiar that many people assume they’re not under threat and they’ll always be with us. The truth, however, is that they’re now extinct in seven African countries and face ever-growing threats. As with other species featured in the Remembering Wildlife series, habitat loss and fragmentation, human-animal conflict, political instability and war, place immense pressure on wild populations.

Supported again by many of the world’s top wildlife photographers, who have generously donated images, and with writings by people who really know giraffes, this book brings together breathtaking photographs and moving reflections that honour these extraordinary animals. Each page captures the spirit, grace, and resilience of giraffes in the wild, offering readers a chance to appreciate their majesty and their vulnerability.

Remembering Giraffes is a heartfelt celebration of the gentle giant that continues to captivate us. We hope this book creates awareness, compassion, understanding and a deeper connection to these fascinating creatures.

Above all, we want Remembering Giraffes to help ensure that future generations will continue to look up in awe at these remarkable animals.

Remembering Giraffes is the 11th book in the celebrated Remembering Wildlife fundraising series, which has so far raised more than £1.26 million GBP ($1.64 million USD) for conservation projects since it began in 2016. The aim of the creators is to make the most beautiful book ever seen on a species and to use that to raise awareness of the plight facing that animal and also funds to protect it. Each book is full of images generously donated by many of the world’s top wildlife photographers, with 66 contributing this year. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to projects working to protect giraffes in the wild.

Margot Raggett MBE, Remembering Wildlife Founder

Margot Raggett MBE is a British wildlife photographer, conservationist, and the founder of Remembering Wildlife. In 2014, while on safari in Northern Kenya, she witnessed a poached elephant – an experience that changed her life and set her on a mission to make a tangible difference for endangered species.

Determined to take action, Margot asked fellow photographers to contribute images to a fundraising book. The response was overwhelming and unanimous – and Remembering Elephants, the first in what would become a landmark series, was born.

Margot was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) on the King's Birthday Honours list in 2024 for services to wildlife conservation. She has united the global wildlife photography community, with over 300 photographers donating images across the series.