"When I heard that Ms. Giraffe had been placed on the Endangered Species List, I immediately floated forthrightly on my raft to South Africa to meet with her and my friends there to offer support and any help that I could," said Stegosaurus.

"Upon arrival I first met with my cousin Kentrosaurus, and we gathered together our friends of the area, Nigersaurus, Sister Quagga, Western Black Rhino, Widow Ground Sloth and her son, Junior, and of course, Woolly Mammoth. We all agreed to process at once to the African plains in order to meet with Ms. Giraffe. Sister Quagga led the way, since she lives there also.

"We will protect Ms. Giraffe to ensure that she does not end up extinct," said Sister Quagga. "Knowing what extinction is like, we will do everything that we can to prevent this tragedy."

"I shall offer a sermon on the Gospel of St. Matthew 6:25 ~ 34," said Woolly Mammoth, "For with our presence, and the benevolent presence of Lord Jesus, she shall not be anxious."

"I found myself stomping along with my cousin Kentrosaurus and Nigersaurus and we all agreed that Giraffe poachers would be surprised and in great fear of my cool, spiky tail, and the cool, spiky tail of my cousin Kentrosaurus," said Stegosaurus.

"Because of his great size they will even fear the non spiky tail of Nigersauruus," said Kentrosaurus.

"Yes", agreed Nigersaurus, somewhat embarrassed by the attention. "I must practice whacking things with my tail for a while so that I can be of maximum service to the welfare of Ms. Giraffe. Say, friend Stegosaurus, perhaps dancing lessons would limber me up a little bit, and I'd be better at whacking things with my tail as a nice added benefit."

"Sure it could," said Stegosaurus. "We can go to Cuba later this summer, and I can teach you a few dance moves that will help this. We can talk about it later."

"I look forward to it," said Nigersaurus.

"If anyone threatens Ms. Giraffe I will do anything to protect her .... even stab the offenders with my horn!" said Western Black Rhino.

"What if they turn and attack you?" asked Sister Quagga.

"I'm already extinct ... what can they do that they haven't done already?"

Then, Woolly Mammoth interjected, "My good friend Western Black Rhino, let me council that those who live by the sword shall die by the sword."

"You are the conscience of many and you do your job well," said Western Black Rhino.

"You are a fine diplomat," Sister Quagga told Western Black Rhino.

"Junior and I will let Ms. Giraffe hide in the forest that Kentrosaurus planted for us; this is the Christian thing to do ..... she can hide in safety and comfort we will share of our kindness and
prosperity," said Widow Ground Sloth.

"That is very generous," said Kentrosaurus. "How very kind. Blessings upon you for all you have learned."

"We must exemplify that which is the best nature has to offer," said Widow Ground Sloth.

"Look! Here we are upon the plains, and there is Ms. Giraffe! Hello, Ms. Giraffe!" said Sister Quagga.

"Well, hello! What brings so many of my friends to visit today?" asked Ms. Giraffe.

"We heard that you had been placed on the Endangered Species List and have come to offer our help and advice. We will help protect you and prevent your extinction," said Stegosaurus.

"If I am becoming extinct it is news to me. My relatives in the West are thriving," said Ms. Giraffe. "Where have you heard this news?"

"The International Union For the Conservation of Nature announced it, and it was reported by The Smithsonian Institution," said Stegosaurus.

"Reliable sources," said Ms. Giraffe, a look of sudden concern crossing her usually tranquil face.

"Fear not, do not be anxious! I see that look of concern and will bring to you the comfort of the advice of the Lord Jesus Christ," said Woolly Mammoth. "For which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to your days?"

"I know you mean well by your sermons, Woolly Mammoth. If you'd like I will come to your Church someday and take in the Word. If you would, can it be an outdoor sermon? I am a very tall animal and will not fit in a church."

"Of course we can accommodate that," said Woolly Mammoth.

"I will landscape an area for such a sermon immediately upon our return to the Holy Pentecostal Church of the Pleistocene Revival," said Kentrosaurus. "I've always enjoyed new projects."

"We will gladly protect you from poachers and any other factors that threaten you and your life as best we can," said Widow Ground Sloth. "Come visit in our forest and stay for a while."


"I am looking forward to stabbing poachers with my horn!" said Western Black Rhino.

"He's said that once before!" confirmed Nigersaurus.

"Well I appreciate all the care and concern for me and my welfare," said Ms. Giraffe. "I will visit with my friends and accept any help you can give me. Thank you so much for caring."