The Giraffe - biology, ecology, evolution and behaviour
Published on 12. August 2016
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Other digital
232 pages
978-1-118-58743-0 (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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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-58743-0 (9781118587430)
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E-Book
08/2016
Wiley-Blackwell
€63.99
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E-Book
08/2016
Wiley-Blackwell
€63.99
Available for download
Content
Preface Chapter 1. Introduction to the giraffe Chapter 2. Origins Chapter 3. Present distribution and geographical races Chapter 4. Anatomy Chapter 5. Physiology Chapter 6. Individual behaviour Chapter 7. Individual ecology Chapter 8. Social networks, movement and population regulation Chapter 9. Conservation status and wildlife reserves References Index