Giraffe Stature and Neck Elongation: Vigilance as an Evolutionary Mechanism
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), with their long neck and legs, are unique amongst mammals. How these features evolved is a matter of conjecture. The two leading ideas are the high browse and the sexual-selection hypotheses. While both explain many of the characteristics and the behaviour of giraff...
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MDPI AG
2016-09-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/5/3/35 |