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Drawing together the latest research, this is a detailed exploration of current knowledge on the biology, behaviour and conservation needs of the giraffe. Dagg highlights striking new data on a range of topics, discussing the problems and solutions associated with zoo captivity along with current conservation efforts and their outlook.

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'Dagg's discoveries and observations during fieldwork as well as autobiographical details make this book an engaging, inspiring and informative read that is well worth the time to read from cover to cover.' Amanda Hardy, The Biologist

Table of Contents
Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Timeline of giraffe; 2. The giraffe's environment; 3. Feeding in the wild; 4. Social behaviour and populations; 5. Individual behaviours; 6. External features; 7. Anatomy; 8. Physiology; 9. Pregnancy, growth, reproduction and aging; 10. Giraffe in zoos; 11. Status and conservation of giraffe races; Appendix. Parasites and pathogens; References; Index.

Giraffe

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    A Hardback by Anne Innis Dagg

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 1/23/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781107034860
      978-1107034860
      ISBN-10 1107034868
      Also in:
      Endangered species and extinction of species Biology, life sciences Zoology and animal sciences

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Drawing together the latest research, this is a detailed exploration of current knowledge on the biology, behaviour and conservation needs of the giraffe. Dagg highlights striking new data on a range of topics, discussing the problems and solutions associated with zoo captivity along with current conservation efforts and their outlook.

      Trade Review
      'Dagg's discoveries and observations during fieldwork as well as autobiographical details make this book an engaging, inspiring and informative read that is well worth the time to read from cover to cover.' Amanda Hardy, The Biologist

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Timeline of giraffe; 2. The giraffe's environment; 3. Feeding in the wild; 4. Social behaviour and populations; 5. Individual behaviours; 6. External features; 7. Anatomy; 8. Physiology; 9. Pregnancy, growth, reproduction and aging; 10. Giraffe in zoos; 11. Status and conservation of giraffe races; Appendix. Parasites and pathogens; References; Index.

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