INTRODUCTION The ruminants are one of the most successful mammalian lineages,
exhibiting extensive morphological and ecological diversity and containing several key …

Traditionally, one giraffe species and up to eleven subspecies have been recognized [1];
however, nine subspecies are commonly accepted [2]. Even after a century of research, the …

Species is the fundamental taxonomic unit in biology and its delimitation has implications for
conservation. In giraffe (Giraffa spp.), multiple taxonomic classifications have been proposed …

Aging is a major risk factor for multiple diseases. Understanding the underlying mechanisms
of aging would help to delay and prevent age-associated diseases. Short-lived model …

The opening chapters introduce the essential molecular and genetic concepts that underpin
the subject and describe key molecular tools and methods available to the ecologist …

Africa is considered the “mother continent” from which the first hominins arose. The
diversified wildlife and flora of Africa, which ranges from those in the scorching Sahara and …

The suite of adaptations associated with the extreme stature of the giraffe has long
interested biologists and physiologists. By generating a high-quality chromosome-level …

INTRODUCTION Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) are naturally distributed across the Arctic
and subarctic regions. Consequently, these animals have evolved to face numerous …

Strong genetic structure has prompted discussion regarding giraffe taxonomy, 1, 2, 3
including a suggestion to split the giraffe into four species: Northern (Giraffa c …

Monitor lizards are unique among ectothermic reptiles in that they have high aerobic
capacity and distinctive cardiovascular physiology resembling that of endothermic …