Occurrence of dystocia among free-ranging giraffes (Giraffa spp.) in Kenya
Dystocia, a complication that occurs at parturition, either due to fetal or maternal factors, is uncommon in wild ungulate species because of natural selection against predisposed individuals. Among giraffes, reports of dystocia are rare in free-ranging populations across Africa. This study reviewed...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Wildlife Disease Association
2026
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178539 |
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