Giraffe youngsters need a little bit of maternal love
World’s tallest mammals have a reputation for being poor parents, but recent research indicate that mother knows best after all.
Population, distribution, and behaviour of giraffe in the Arusha National Park, Tanzania
In a year’s study of the giraffe population of the Arusha National Park we identified 462 individuals. The cumulative first sightings of individuals were fitted to a logistic model that gave an estimated total population of 471. Immatures accounted for only 24% of the population. Twenty-two calves were born during the period of study. The […]
Cow-calf relationships in Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa)
The duration and intensity of the cow-calf bond during lying out, calving pools, and nursery herds has been analysed in a wild population of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa). Field behavior observations were made on naturally marked and radio-collared giraffe. Radio-tracking was used to follow and observe giraffe of a known age for up to 1.5 […]