Thermal adaptations in giraffe

The request has been made to define the thermal adaptations of giraffe. The following extends to all subspecies of giraffe. These are adaptations that help giraffe in tropical areas but are a problem in the cold. Many of these adaptations contribute to the peracute mortality captive giraffe.

V.A. Langman
Journal of Wildlife Management
2012
1-5
Giraffe, Peracute mortality, thermal adaptation

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