Remembering Wildlife turns its lens on giraffes

21 October 2026

The Remembering Wildlife photography book series is adding giraffes to its conservation efforts with the release of Remembering Giraffes, featuring images donated by wildlife photographers from around the world.

Tom Nicholson, USA, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Masai giraffe. We came across this mother and newborn baby giraffe on the African savannah while we were tracking a female leopard. The calf, with its umbilical cord still attached, was recently born, and was still learning about its environment. They paid us no attention as they went about enhancing their bond, while we nervously scanned for the leopard who could pose a clear danger to the calf. We were fortunate to have them invite us into their world for a few moments, before they headed off over the horizon to relative safety for another day.
reply — Tom Nicholson, USA, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Masai giraffe. We came across this mother and newborn baby giraffe on the African savannah while we were tracking a female leopard. The calf, with its umbilical cord still attached, was recently born, and was still learning about its environment. They paid us no attention as they went about enhancing their bond, while we nervously scanned for the leopard who could pose a clear danger to the calf. We were fortunate to have them invite us into their world for a few moments, before they headed off over the horizon to relative safety for another day. reply

The 11th book in the series showcases the world’s tallest land mammal through photographs by contributors including Jonathan and Angela Scott, Marsel van Oosten, Frans Lanting and Greg du Toit. The cover image is by Gurcharan Roopra, with a foreword by Stephanie Fennessy, executive director of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.

While giraffes remain a familiar sight in images of the African landscape, their populations have declined by up to 40 per cent since 1985. Habitat loss, fragmentation and human activity have contributed to their decline, with the animals now locally extinct in at least seven African countries.

Ann & Steve Toon, UK. Shompole Conservancy, Kenya Masai giraffe .
This image was captured at the Shompole overnight hide in Kenya's Rift Valley. Located in a very arid area, the hide attracts a wide range of animals, including lots of giraffe. — Ann & Steve Toon, UK. Shompole Conservancy, Kenya Masai giraffe. This image was captured at the Shompole overnight hide in Kenya's Rift Valley. Located in a very arid area, the hide attracts a wide range of animals, including lots of giraffe.

The book also explores giraffe conservation efforts, including the relocation of West African giraffes to a reserve 800km away, helping re-establish the species in part of its former range after an absence of almost 50 years. It also examines the recent recognition of four distinct giraffe species, rather than the single species traditionally recognised.

All profits from Remembering Giraffes will support giraffe conservation projects.

Marsel van Oosten, The Netherlands. Amboseli National Park, Kenya Masai giraffe. Moonset silhouette of an Umbrella thorn acacia, a Masai giraffe, and the Amboseli escarpment.

Founded by wildlife photographer Margot Raggett MBE, Remembering Wildlife began with Remembering Elephants in 2016. Since then, more than 62,000 books have been sold, raising over £1.28 million for 86 conservation projects across 36 countries. A total of 316 photographers have donated images to the series.

Remembering Giraffes is available for £55 (approximately AU$110). Books can be ordered from the Remembering Wildlife website.