What do you know about the complex life of giraffes... and how the "grandmother" raises the granddaughters!
British researchers have proven that giraffes are in fact equal to elephants in their complex habits.
A study recently published by the University of Bristol showed that the social structure of these giant herbivores is actually much more complex than previously thought.
The study stated that the social network of giraffes is characterized by the presence of strong ties between females and their offspring even after the reproductive stage, as the "giraffe grandmother" helps in caring for the two generations of young giraffes.
"It is surprising that such a famous, giant, attractive African species has been misunderstood for so long," said study co-author Zoe Miller.
Miller hopes her work will help reshape the image of the giraffe as an intelligent and social creature, thus contributing to its long-term survival.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the number of giraffes has declined by as much as 40 percent over the past 30 years.
In total, there are less than 70,000 giraffes of all kinds left in the wild, and their numbers are declining.
Therefore, the organization raised the threat level to these giant ruminants from "vulnerable to extinction" to "near critically endangered" in 2016.
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