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On the origin, evolution and phylogeny of giraffes Giraffa camelopardalis

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Pages 51-73 | Published online: 01 Apr 2010

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G. Mitchell, D.G. Roberts, S.J. van Sittert & J.D. Skinner. (2013) Orbit orientation and eye morphometrics in giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis). African Zoology 48:2, pages 333-339.
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G. MITCHELL & JD SKINNER. (2004) Giraffe Thermoregulation: a review. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 59:2, pages 109-118.
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