This paper uses observations that were recorded in opportunistic manner while studying the predatory behavior of Stenolemus
giraffa (Soley & Taylor, 2012, 2013).
Palaeontology, Fossils, Giraffokeryx,
Giraffa, Chinji.
Giraffes (
Giraffa camelopardalis) are browsing ruminants in the family Bovidae [1].
Oral stereotypies occur across many mammal species including giraffe (
Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi, Fernandez et al., 2008), cows (Bos taiirus, Redbo, 1998), bears (Helarctos malayanus, Tan et al., 2013), walruses (Odobenus rosmarus, Bergeron et al., 2006), primates (e.g., Macacasilenus, Mallapur et al., 2005), and horses (Fureix et al., 2011), and can result in serious oral injuries (Mason et al., 2007; Mason, 2010).
mainly used in the fermentation of dairy products and preservation (
Giraffa et al., 2010).
This ordinance had provisions to (1) specify and protect certain birds and animals, (2) stipulate times and seasons within which it was prohibited to kill, pursue, or shoot game without a license, and (3) classify some animals as royal game and restrict people from hunting or capturing them, for example, elephant (Loxodonta africana), giraffe (
Giraffa camelopardalis), white rhino (Ceratotherium simum), kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), and ostrich (Struthio camelus) [7, 68].
Studies showed that bacterial genera considered as lactic acid, like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus, Pediococcus, Lactococcus, Leuconstoc and Streptococcus thermophilus have probiotic potential (HOLZAPFEL et al., 2001;
GIRAFFA, 2004).
Found in different parts of the African continent, these peaceful herbivores were originally classified as the '
Giraffa camelopardalis' species.
The scientists categorised four species of the animal: the southern giraffe (
Giraffa giraffa), the Masai giraffe (
Giraffa tippelskirchi), the reticulated giraffe (
Giraffa reticulata), and the northern giraffe (
Giraffa camelopardalis).
The reticulated giraffe (
Giraffa Camelopardalis Reticulata) is the tallest mammal in the world, growing up to 5,5min height and is among the most well-known of thenine giraffe subspecies.
Otobius megnini parasitizes domesticated animals, such as cattle, as well as native and exotic wildlife (Becklund, 1968) such as Addax nasomaculatus (addax), Oryx gazella (gemsbok), Tragelaphus angasii (nyala), Hippotragus niger (sable antelope),
Giraffa camelopardalis (giraffe), and Equus quagga (zebras).
* The Effects of Human Activities on Habitat Quality for Maasai Giraffes (
Giraffa Camelopardalis tippelskirchi) in Osupuko and Olepolos Wildlife Sanctuaries
