Monday 17 November 2014

On a safari through the genome: Genes offer new insights into the distribution of giraffes

Date:
November 17, 2014

Source:
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum

Summary:
The Giraffe, a symbol of the African savanna and a fixed item on every safari’s agenda, is a fascinating animal. However, contrary to many of the continent’s other wild animals, these long-necked giants are still rather poorly studied. Based on their markings, distribution and genome, nine subspecies are recognized – including the two subspecies Angola Giraffe and South African Giraffe.


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