TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dagg,Anne Innis
TI  - Giraffe: Biology, Behaviour and Conservation 
SN  - 9781139542302 (ebook)
AV  - QL737.U56 D27 2014
U1  - 599.638 23
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Giraffe
N1  - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016)
N2  - 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 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
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139542302
ER  -