The Giraffe
Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Seiten
2016
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-118-58747-8 (ISBN)
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-118-58747-8 (ISBN)
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
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
Professor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 25.10.2016 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 173 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 612 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-58747-2 / 1118587472 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-58747-8 / 9781118587478 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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