Giraffe Arrival » Chester Zoo

trixie · **Giraffes.** 24-02-2011

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Originally Posted by lechweoryx

Surely tehy wouldn't reach their maximum number before they start properly breeding. What would happen if all the cows were to calve?

I would'nt think there was anymore room inside unless they have more room out side at the back.

Pygathrix · 24-02-2011

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Originally Posted by trixie

I would'nt think there was anymore room inside unless they have more room out side at the back.

That was why I asked the question about capacity, because I assume that at least three more little giraffes might have to fit in there somehow

Rothschildi · 24-02-2011

Currently only Dagmar and Aoife are of breeding age, Orla and Faida are too young but its not impossible. Aoife probably wont become pregnant for quite a while as Tula is so young leaving just Dagmar.

AgileGibbon · 24-02-2011

Aoife probably won't come back into season until Tula is on solids

mazfc · 26-02-2011

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Originally Posted by AgileGibbon

Aoife probably won't come back into season until Tula is on solids

That doesn't seem to have put Thorn off trying to mate with her though. A few weeks ago we saw them chasing and doing that great mating 'dance' giraffes do with their necks.

OrangePerson · 10-03-2011

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Originally Posted by Pertinax

Always think Giraffe are just about THE most impressive animal species a zoo can exhibit, especially when seen close to indoors. I also like the peculiar sweet smell that all Giraffe Houses seem to contain.

I did think there was a nice smell when I went in on Saturday.

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