article_snippet.sent: ** are they shooting Giraffes?
article_snippet.sent: A standing giraffe is probably easier to hit than a "sitting duck".'
article_snippet.sent: Tens of thousands of tourists travel to Africa every year to collect 'trophies', from warthogs to elephants.
article_snippet.sent: Those wanting to hunt down giraffes to add to their collections can do so quite easily, with entire tour companies dedicated to the 'sport'.
article_snippet.sent: Killing a giraffe will cost somewhere in the region of $3,000, or £2,037, with the cost of the day's hunting on top - about $440 (£298).