https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv The "grandmother hypothesis" in the giraffe community en-us 2023-07-12 00:20:55 UTC 2023-07-12 00:55:35 UTC hello@padlet.com rlhartkopf https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643007755 2023-07-12 00:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643007755 rlhartkopf https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643011573 - female giraffes spend 30% of their lives in a post-reproductive state
-provide "co-parenting" with the parents to help raise the young

]]> 2023-07-12 00:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643011573 rlhartkopf https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643017627 Many animals die not long after their reproductive functions wane. Female giraffes co-parent with the parents of a young giraffe to provide benefits for their offspring. Non-mothers stay in the natal group with their children as they become parents and when the males disperse, the females stay in stable, cooperative groups. This behavior facilitates their survival in tough, predator-filled ecosystems. ]]> 2023-07-12 00:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643017627 rlhartkopf https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643021894 I think that the social benefits are for other species to live because it helps maintain a balanced ecosystem. While some are not as much as benefits they are still needed for the species.]]> 2023-07-12 00:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643021894 rlhartkopf https://padlet.com/rlhartkopf/qr6z5cd3gph5unlv/wish/2643029105 Tall order; grandmother giraffes help raise the grandkids, Hart, Amalyah,  Cosmos, August 3rd 2021 cosmosmagazine.com

https://www.discovery.com/nature/giraffes-have-daycares--lunch-buddies--and-yearslong-relationshi


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