The Giraffe

Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour

Bryan Shorrocks

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
21 October 2016

Mathematics & Sciences; Zoology: Mammals

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

By: Bryan Shorrocks
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9781118587478
ISBN 10: 1118587472
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 21 October 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Professor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.