24 THE MINDS AND MANNERS 



provided they are kept scrupulously clean, and are fed as they 

 should be fed. They live long, breed persistently, give no 

 trouble and have high exhibition value. 



Giraffe individuals vary exceedingly, — ^beyond all other 

 hoofed animals. Each one has its own headful of notions, and 

 tarely will two be found quite alike in temperament and views 

 of life. Some are sanguine and sensible, others are nervous, 

 crotchety, and full of senseless fears. Those who are respon- 

 sible for them in captivity are constantly harassed by fears 

 that they will stampede in their stalls or yards, and break 

 their own necks and legs in most unexpected ways. They 

 require greater vigilance than any other hoofed animals we 

 know. Sometimes a giraffe will develop foolishness to such a 

 degree as to be unwilling to go out of its own huge door, into 

 a shady and comfortable yard. 



