The Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Author:   Bryan Shorrocks
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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9781118587478


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   21 October 2016
Format:   Hardback
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The Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour


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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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Author:   Bryan Shorrocks
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9781118587478


ISBN 10:   1118587472
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   21 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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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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Professor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.

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