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Giraffe : biology, behaviour and conservation

Anne Innis Dagg

Cambridge University Press, 2014

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [212]-238) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

With its iconic appearance and historic popular appeal, the giraffe is the world's tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Recent years have seen much-needed new research undertaken to improve our understanding of this unique animal. Drawing together the latest research into one resource, this is a detailed exploration of current knowledge on the biology, behaviour and conservation needs of the giraffe. Dagg highlights striking new data, covering topics such as species classification, the role of infrasound in communication, biological responses to external temperature changes and motherly behaviour and grief. The book discusses research into behaviour alongside practical information on captive giraffe, including diet, stereotypical behaviour, ailments and parasites, covering both problems and potential solutions associated with zoo giraffe. With giraffe becoming endangered species in Africa, the book ultimately focuses on efforts to halt population decline and the outlook for conservation measures.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1. Timeline of giraffe
  • 2. The giraffe's environment
  • 3. Feeding in the wild
  • 4. Social behaviour and populations
  • 5. Individual behaviours
  • 6. External features
  • 7. Anatomy
  • 8. Physiology
  • 9. Pregnancy, growth, reproduction and aging
  • 10. Giraffe in zoos
  • 11. Status and conservation of giraffe races
  • Appendix. Parasites and pathogens
  • References
  • Index.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB1622674X
  • ISBN
    • 9781107034860
  • LCCN
    2013040918
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 247 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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