The giraffe : biology, ecology, evolution and behaviour

Author(s)

• Shorrocks, Bryan

Bibliographic Information

The giraffe : biology, ecology, evolution and behaviour

Bryan Shorrocks

Wiley Blackwell, 2016

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

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

Table of Contents

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

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Details

• NCID: BB27224156
• ISBN:
  • 9781118587478
• LCCN: 2016025833
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Chichester
• Pages/Volumes: vii, 223 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QL737.U56
  • DC23 : 599.638
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Giraffe