2020/03/02 by Zoe Muller, Derek Lee, Ciska P. J. Scheijen +3 · 1 citation
Environmental Science · #Wildlife Ecology and Conservation #Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology #Rangeland and Wildlife Management
paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/aje.12727
openalex publication_date 2020/03/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Abstract Giraffe populations have declined dramatically in the last three decades. Giraffe translocations are likely to increase as wildlife managers seek to augment or re‐establish populations. Currently, formal practical guidance for giraffe translocations is limited. Here, we present a review of translocation guidelines emphasising planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and we review giraffe behaviour and ecology to provide recommendations specific to the translocation of giraffes. We also aim to stimulate discussion about best practices for giraffe translocations and further research into the ethical and practical considerations of moving giraffes.