Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 596 g
ISBN: 978-1-118-58747-8
Verlag: Wiley
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
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia)
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierethologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Evolutionsbiologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierökologie
Weitere Infos & Material
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