Many animals respond to an elevated predator presence by increasing their group size. After all, there’s power in numbers, and it can help ensure survival. On the other hand, this logic doesn’t seem ...

A research team led by Monica Bond, research associate at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies of the University of Zurich (UZH), studied giraffes in Tanzania for five ...

Giraffes are among the most fascinating animals in the world, known not only for their height but also for their unique social behaviour. If you have ever wondered what a group of giraffes is called, ...

Giraffe populations have been rapidly decimated across Africa to the point that the species is threatened with extinction, according to a prominent international conservation group. Giraffes were once ...

World Giraffe Day 2026 on June 21 celebrates the tallest animal and rallies people to save Africa's vanishing giraffes.

Giraffe group formations are dynamic and change throughout the day, but adult females maintain many specific friendships over the long term. "Grouping with more females, called gregariousness, is ...