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“Necks for Sex” May Explain Giraffes’ Distinctive Anatomy
“Necks for Sex” May Explain Giraffes’ Distinctive Anatomy
An analysis of skull and vertebrae fossils suggests that an early relative of giraffes butted heads to compete for mates, which may reveal why modern giraffes are so throaty.
An analysis of skull and vertebrae fossils suggests that an early relative of giraffes butted heads to compete for mates, which may reveal why modern giraffes are so throaty.
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