{"product_id":"the-giraffe-biology-ecology-evolution-and-behaviour-hardcover","title":"The Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBryan Shorrocks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe giraffe is one of nature's most loved mammals. Evolving over 8 million years, there are nine recognized subspecies of this iconic African creature. While giraffes have long fascinated humans, their placid nature has ensured that the relationship with humans has often been to their own detriment. Two of the nine subspecies are currently listed as endangered and conservation work is hampered by war, civil unrest, habitat destruction and poaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour \u003c\/i\u003ereviews the fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behaviour, ecology, and conservation of the giraffe. Topics include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The origin and evolution of modern giraffes\u003cbr\u003e- Present distribution and geographical races\u003cbr\u003e- Anatomy and physiology\u003cbr\u003e- Individual Behaviour\u003cbr\u003e- Social networks and 'loose' giraffe groups\u003cbr\u003e- Population movement and regulation\u003cbr\u003e- Conservation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in zoology, wildlife management, population genetics, behavioural ecology and conservation, as well as amateur naturalists and conservationists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.7 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708861313331,"sku":"9781118587478","price":133.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ZnNkZ3ZzdnZ6NUFxdlhmd09uWkpKQT09.webp?v=1763445873","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-giraffe-biology-ecology-evolution-and-behaviour-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}