Giraffes like pedicures
The staff at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden were able to teach them how to stand still for hoof trims after spending weeks working on several small behaviors.
Zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have trained all five of their giraffes to willingly participate in their own hoof care — no small feat as the animals are known to be very skittish.
“Foot health is vitally important for a species that has to balance a lot of weight on extra-long legs,” says Thane Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo director. “The ability to perform maintenance with the animal’s cooperation allows the team to do regular checkups without the risks associated with anesthesia.”
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