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Perinatal maternal and neonatal behaviour in the captive reticulated giraffe

Noonan, Michael and Kristal, Dr. Mark B. (1979) Perinatal maternal and neonatal behaviour in the captive reticulated giraffe. [Journal (Paginated)]

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A captive reticulated giraffe was observed constantly for three weeks prior to, and periodically for 90 days subsequent to, the birth of her calf. Extensive observations were made of the birth sequence, feeding, drinking, sleeping and one instance of an infant distress call, as well as observations of the initiation of maternal behaviour (including licking, nursing, placentophagia, and what appeared to be helping the calf to stand, guiding the calf's movements, and attempts to respond to the calf's distress call).

Item Type:Journal (Paginated)
Keywords:giraffe, delivery, birth, parturition, nursing, maternal behavior, placentophagia
Subjects:Biology > Animal Behavior
Psychology > Comparative Psychology
ID Code:6214
Deposited By: Kristal, Mark B.
Deposited On:19 Sep 2008 13:55
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:57

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