necking

animal behavior

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Why Do Giraffes Have Long Necks?

  • Giraffe
    In Why Do Giraffes Have Long Necks?

    …social behavior, particularly in “necking” contests between males, which establish dominance and mating rights. In fact, some scientists have proposed that giraffes’ long necks arose because of sexual selection relating to these competitions and not because of advantages they may confer in food competition with fellow herbivores.

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