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020			_a9781139542302 (ebook)
020			_z9781107034860 (hardback)
020			_z9781107610170 (paperback)
040			_aUkCbUP _beng _erda _cUkCbUP _dBD-SySUS.
050	0	0	_aQL737.U56 _bD27 2014
082	0	0	_a599.638 _223
100	1		_aDagg, Anne Innis, _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aGiraffe : _bBiology, Behaviour and Conservation / _cAnne Innis Dagg.
264		1	_aCambridge : _bCambridge University Press, _c2014.
300			_a1 online resource (260 pages) : _bdigital, PDF file(s).
500			_aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016).
520			_aWith 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.
650		0	_aGiraffe
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _z9781107034860
856	4	0	_uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139542302
942			_2Dewey Decimal Classification _ceBooks
999			_c36950 _d36950