Human presence weakens social relationships of wild giraffes

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 10:50 in Psychology & Sociology

Living in close proximity to human settlements disturbs giraffe social networks, with animals having weaker bonds and fewer interactions with other giraffes, according to a new study by a team including a Penn State biologist. The researchers believe this could impact the giraffes’ ability to perform social behaviors, like foraging for food, which has important […]

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