Guest guest Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007%5C11%5C04%5Cstory_4-11-2007_p\ g13_9 Compatriots excite new giraffes LAHORE: A large crowd that had gathered at the zoo to look at three giraffes that arrived late on Friday night from South Africa was amused to see them break into the zebras' enclosure. Zebras share habitats with giraffes in Africa. Although quite young, the giraffes were too tall for the fence to stop them. Several zookeepers, visibly nervous, repaired the fence after guiding the newcomers back to their enclosure. " It is a routine matter. The giraffes are all right, " said Lahore Zoo director Yousaf Pal, " We will invite schoolchildren to install the nameplate on the revamped enclosure. " He said the zoo would announce a " cake cutting ceremony " on November 10. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums fact book says giraffes can be kept in mixed exhibits with various species of antelopes, zebras, ostriches, birds, and even white rhinos. It says further giraffes feed predominantly on various species of acacias. They also browse from the leaves and shoots of trees or shrubs of other species, but they are selective. Giraffes reach sexual maturity at 3-4 years of age, although, in the wild. Breeding can occur at any time of the year. Gestation is usually 13-15 months. The newborn, which can walk within an hour after birth, are about 183-193 cm tall and grow rapidly, reaching 3 metre when being weaned at the age of one year. Giraffes live for 10-15 years in the wild, but average 25 years at zoos. hina farooq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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