Giraffe: Biology, Behaviour and Conservation by Anne Innis Dagg

By Anne Innis Dagg

With its iconic visual appeal and ancient well known attraction, the giraffe is the world's tallest dwelling terrestrial animal and the most important ruminant. contemporary years have noticeable much-needed new examine undertaken to enhance our realizing of this targeted animal. Drawing jointly the most recent study into one source, this can be a precise exploration of present wisdom at the biology, behaviour and conservation wishes of giraffe. Dagg highlights notable new information, overlaying subject matters akin to species type, the function of infrasound in communique, organic responses to exterior temperature adjustments and motherly behaviour and grief. The publication discusses study into behaviour along functional details on captive giraffe, together with vitamin, stereotypical behaviour, diseases and parasites, protecting either difficulties and power recommendations linked to zoo giraffe. With giraffe turning into endangered species in Africa, the publication eventually specializes in efforts to halt inhabitants decline and the outlook for conservation measures.

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