The Giraffe
Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Published on 8. August 2016
232 pages
978-1-118-58744-7 (ISBN)
Description
Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals
* Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation
* Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes
* Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya
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The Giraffe - biology, ecology, evolution and behaviour
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Professor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.
Content
Preface, vi
1 Introduction to the giraffe, 1
2 Origins, 13
3 Present distribution and geographical races, 26
4 Anatomy, 42
5 Physiology, 60
6 Individual behaviour, 76
7 Individual ecology, 100
8 Social networks, movement and population regulation, 134
9 Conservation status and wildlife reserves, 166
References, 187
Index, 217
