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The goal of this Giraffe Husbandry Resource Manual is that it is used as reference tool for the zoo industry. The giraffe is a most amazing and unusual animal it is the biggest ruminant and the tallest mammal complete with a striking coat pattern. Giraffe are widespread and successful herbivores of the African savanna, giraffe browse on trees and shrubs of a variety of species but are highly selective. The height of the giraffe gives it access to a band of vegetation on which to browse that is out of reach of other browsers. Giraffe home ranges are vast ranging from km² to km². • To continue to advance the management and husbandry of AZA antelope, pronghorn, giraffe and okapi populations through scientific investigation. • To provide support and, when needed, animals for global reintroduction efforts. AZA Antelope and Giraffe TAG Structure The AZA Antelope and Giraffe TAG was initiated in

Includes a section on European giraffe studbooks and management of the giraffe EEP population. Zdenek Barta, Zoologická zahrada, Dvur Králové, Marcus Clauss, Ludek Culik, Zoologická zahrada, Dvur Králové, Marc Damen, Jürgen Hummel, Günther Schleussner, Wilhelma, Zoologisch-Botanischer, Kristina Tomasova, Waltraut Zimmermann with. Giraffe SAFE Messaging Toolbox () In order to support the communication and connection goals of the AZA SAFE Giraffe Program, a "toolbox" has been put together to help all AZA institutions speak with a consistent voice. Look for: General messages regarding giraffe conservation. Ideas for World Giraffe Day and other Zoo-wide events. situation becomes overwhelming (see The Giraffe Husbandry Manual for photos of the restraint chute). When calves reach a size that makes free-contact training too dangerous, work moves to an off-exhibit holding yard instead. Working through hatches cut in a chain-link fence allows the animals to observe.

The Influence of Giraffe Behavior on Parasite Load: Impact of Husbandry Modifications at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay EmmaA Posted on J Categories Animal Info Mammals Physiology. The goal of this Giraffe Husbandry Resource Manual is that it is used as reference tool for the zoo industry. The giraffe is a most amazing and unusual animal it is the biggest ruminant and the tallest mammal complete with a striking coat pattern. Giraffe are widespread and successful herbivores of the African savanna, giraffe browse on trees and shrubs of a variety of species but are highly selective. The height of the giraffe gives it access to a band of vegetation on which to browse that is out of reach of other browsers. Giraffe home ranges are vast ranging from km² to km².