The Giraffe
Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
1. Edition October 2016
232 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-118-58747-8
John Wiley & Sons
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
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
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
Professor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.
