Cow-calf Relationships in Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa)
Abstract
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 behaviour 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 1½ years. The giraffe calf participates in various calf sub-groups while the cow travels to browse and water. A strong maternal bond exists between the giraffe cow and calf until the cow's next calving.
URI
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1439-0310.1977.tb00074.x/abstracthttp://hdl.handle.net/11295/91998
Citation
Zeitschrift für Tierpsychologie Volume 43, Issue 3, pages 264–286, January-December 1977Publisher
University of Nairobi