The dark giraffe, the new dark horse

26 Sep 2019
Giraffes
“Male giraffes’ colour may function in a similar way to the lion’s mane, as lions with dark manes are usually dominant and are preferred by females."

Darker male giraffes have been found to be more solitary and less social than their lighter-coloured counterparts, according to new research from The University of Queensland.

A long-term study revealed that the colour of male giraffes’ spots more strongly relates to their patterns of social association, rather than their age, as previously thought.

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