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Researchers have combined tagging technology, satellite data and machine learning to create a model that predicts the potential locations of unknown populations of reticulated giraffes in Africa.

The model also predicts suitable habitats where giraffes could be moved to for conservation purposes.

by Abhishyant Kidangoor
news.mongabay.com/2023/08/wher

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For animal & book lovers - just read a great novel based on true story of 2 depression era African Giraffes who survived a hurricane & were driven cross country to reach San Diego Zoo in a rigged up pick up truck. Depression weary Americans were captivated. It details the connection the young man who later wrote his story down-- connection he had w/ those magnificent gentle animals. West With Giraffes--Lynda Rutledge.

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Sarah Primate · @LangurLover
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Two Northern giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) feeding.

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Humans and giraffes have the same number of vertebrae.

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The giraffes were hungry this morning.

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For :
Greg Wyatt (b. 1949)
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Bronze
Michener Art Museum sculpture garden

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The ‘horns’ on a giraffe’s head are actually bony protrusions called ossicones, just like those of rhinos, Male use them to fights with other males over territory and mating rights. 🦒

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Sarah Primate · @LangurLover
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Well this is pretty sad! They say giraffes are a species undergoing 'silent extinction' and most people don't realize how important their conservation is. Breaks my heart.

phys.org/news/2023-06-masai-gi

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Hari Tulsidas :verified: · @haritulsidas
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Giraffes are the tallest animals on Earth and the smartest ones with relatively small brains. A new study shows that giraffes can use statistical reasoning to find food and avoid predators. They can infer the location of hidden objects based on the distribution of visible cues.

theconversation.com/research-s

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