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KMID : 1005220090240040293
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Journal of Embryo Transfer
2009 Volume.24 No. 4 p.293 ~ p.295
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Reproductive System of Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
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Yong Hwan-Yul
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Abstract
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Two postmortem male and female reticulated giraffes were examined. The adult male giraffe showed sigmoid flexure of penis similar to most ungulates. Epididymis was well-developed and divided with head, body and tail parts. On the tip of penis, there was a urethral process. At the necropsy of a 20-month-old and nulliparous giraffe, ovaries, oviducts, two uterine horns with a septum and a cervix were distinctively shown. Understanding reproductive organs of giraffes would be beneficial to succeed in artificial breeding on this species especially in the difficult situation of importing hoofed animals.
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KEYWORD
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giraffe, ovary, reproductive, testis, uterus
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