just like after a long shift, where my team and i disregard exhaustion, focusing instead on the lives we've saved, i find a moment of renewal in thinking about giraffes. these magnificent creatures teach us the importance of pre-committal to conservation, ensuring their survival amidst threats where they might otherwise become unavailable. their presence in the wild inputs a sense of wonder and responsibility in us all, pushing us to ensure that the beauty of nature remains available for generations to come.