Giraffe: Biology, Behaviour and ConservationCambridge University Press, 23 בינו׳ 2014 - 260 עמודים With its iconic appearance and historic popular appeal, the giraffe is the world's tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Recent years have seen much-needed new research undertaken to improve our understanding of this unique animal. Drawing together the latest research into one resource, this is a detailed exploration of current knowledge on the biology, behaviour and conservation needs of the giraffe. Dagg highlights striking new data, covering topics such as species classification, the role of infrasound in communication, biological responses to external temperature changes and motherly behaviour and grief. The book discusses research into behaviour alongside practical information on captive giraffe, including diet, stereotypical behaviour, ailments and parasites, covering both problems and potential solutions associated with zoo giraffe. With giraffe becoming endangered species in Africa, the book ultimately focuses on efforts to halt population decline and the outlook for conservation measures. |
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The giraffes environment | 18 |
Feeding in the wild | 28 |
Social behaviour and populations | 46 |
Individual behaviours | 72 |
External features | 87 |
Anatomy | 104 |
Physiology | 117 |
Status and conservation of giraffe races | 184 |
Parasites and pathogens | 209 |
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מהדורות אחרות - הצג הכל
Giraffe: Biology, Behaviour and Conservation <span dir=ltr>Anne Innis Dagg</span> תצוגה מקדימה מוגבלת - 2014 |
Giraffe: Biology, Behaviour and Conservation <span dir=ltr>Anne Innis Dagg</span> אין תצוגה מקדימה זמינה - 2019 |
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