Giraffes in Tarangire National Park (IMAGE)

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Giraffes in Tarangire National Park

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A team of researchers has constructed the social network of more than 1,000 Masai giraffes in Tanzania and found that, while female giraffes have closer “friends” than males, male giraffes have more “acquaintances.” Understanding the complex multilevel society could have important conservation implications for these endangered giraffes.

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Derek Lee

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