Effective Field Immobilisation and Capture of Giraffe (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis</i>)

One of the highest occurrences of mortalities among giraffes (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis</i>) takes place during immobilisations, captures and translocations. Common mistakes, human error, unforeseen risks, the awkward anatomy and the sheer size of the animal are leading factors for giraf...

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Main Authors: Francois Deacon, Willem Daffue, Pierre Nel, Ruan Higgs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/10/1290