The worlds last known white giraffe, was just fitted with a GPS tracking device on November 8th, in an effort to protect it from any threats.

The main concern are poachers in Kenya, where the giraffe is currently living.

The African Wildlife Foundation estimates that “The world’s tallest land animal has lost 40% of its population in just 30 years.”

Antony Wandera, the senior wildlife monitoring officer said, “Our mission is to … protect the unique wildlife like the only known white giraffe.”

Another white giraffe, female, along with its calf were killed earlier this year, for the exact purpose of selling their body parts in order to obtain large amounts of money.

The tracker, was fastened to the male giraffe’s horn and is supposed to give its location each hour.

“Rangers will be able to monitor the giraffe’s movements in the conservancy located in Garissa County, Eastern Kenya.” Ahmed Nohr said, the manager of the Ishaqbini Hirola Comminuity Conservancy.

The giraffe’s unique color is due to a rare genetic condition, known as leucism which results in the loss of pigmentation.

This defect is seen as an asset to poachers, because his body parts are far more rare, which means poachers would be able to sell these for more money on the something like the black market.

“In March, the remains of two of the stunning white giraffes that lived at the Kenyan wildlife sanctuary were found in a skeletal state, killed by poachers.”

Despite the threats, the giraffe’s habitat provides an ample grazing range, which goes a long way in keeping such a rare animal healthy.

The Northern Rangelands Trust said in a press statement, this giraffe is “an immense source of pride for Ishaqbini community” because of the unique rarity of the giraffe.