The giraffe : biology, ecology, evolution and behaviour

Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals * Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation * Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes * Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya