How Giraffes Work

How Giraffes Work
Author: Graham Mitchell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2021
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0197571190

This is a comprehensive overview of wild and free-living giraffes. Graham Mitchell combines nearly every piece of published research about this species into the pages of this book, making it an incredibly useful book for researchers, scientists, and naturalists studying a single species.

How Giraffes Work

How Giraffes Work
Author: Graham Mitchell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2021-07-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0197571212

There are few creatures more beautiful, aloof, and fascinating than giraffes. Their social and ecological impact has been documented by many researchers. However, the inner workings of extant giraffes are less well known. That is why Graham Mitchell decided to write How Giraffes Work: a comprehensive overview of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry--in short, the normal functions--of a free-living, wild animal in its natural environment. A zoologist, veterinarian, and physiologist, Mitchell explains how giraffes get through their day. Additionally, he takes readers through the evolution of their physical characteristics, such as their size, shape, and coat markings. His approach integrates history with the physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, behavior, evolution, genetics, ecology, climate science, and more. Each chapter follows the discovery and utility of a different characteristic of giraffes. Illustrated with over two hundred figures and diagrams, the book explains how giraffes might have evolved and survived over many millions of years as well as how our perception of them has changed throughout history. So, how do giraffes work? The answers lie in a story filled not only with the details of their internal working but also with the labors of the extraordinary scientists who have put so many pieces of this puzzle together.

Giraffe

Giraffe
Author: Anne Innis Dagg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2014-01-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107729440

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 the 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.

Giraffe Reflections

Giraffe Reflections
Author: Dale Peterson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2013-09-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520266854

Presents a cultural, historical, and pictorial history of giraffes, describing their biology and behavior and demonstrating their grace and elegance through over one hundred photographs.

Have You Seen My Giraffe?

Have You Seen My Giraffe?
Author: Michelle Robinson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-07-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471163350

Did you know that they don’t give away goldfish at the fairground anymore? You can win a giraffe instead. So much better! Although, you might come across a few problems when you bring your cute new pet home. Giraffes tend to be big and clumsy, so here is a handy guide of all the best places to hide them... In this gorgeous book by award-winning author Michelle Robinson, with illustrations from the brilliant new one-to-watch picture book talent Claire Powell, learn what to do when you find yourself with a pet giraffe in need of a hiding place!

Giraffes

Giraffes
Author: Catherine Ipcizade
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Giraffe
ISBN: 1429648805

Discusses the characteristics and habits of giraffes.

Motivating Giraffe

Motivating Giraffe
Author: Penny Redshaw
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2017-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780646973647

A colourful collection of motivational cartoon images, featuring a giraffe and his friends.

Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance
Author: Giles Andreae
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2015-12-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1408345374

Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - Independent A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily Telegraph A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. - Junior

How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck, and why Rhino is So Grumpy

How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck, and why Rhino is So Grumpy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 1996
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780440832690

During a terrible drought in which there is nothing to eat, Man prepares a magic herb that results in Giraffe's long neck so he can reach the high leaves on the trees and a grumpy Rhino, who arrives too late for the magic.