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Motion · S6M-00015 · 14 May 2021

Edinburgh Zoo Welcomes Giraffes

Lodged by Alex Cole-Hamilton (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the arrival of four giraffes to Edinburgh Zoo, Ronnie, Arrow, Gerald and Fennessy; notes that this is the first time in 15 years that it has been able to house giraffes; notes that numbers of the species in the wild have declined by almost 30% in the last 40 years; understands that this is largely due to habitat loss and poaching; believes that the arrival of the giraffes will contribute to wild giraffe conservation by using genetics to help the Giraffe Conservation Fund; notes the success of reintroductions of giraffes across Uganda, and wishes Ronnie, Arrow, Gerald and Fennessy a healthy and happy life at the zoo.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.