Necks level skills! Giraffes can do simple maths new study suggests
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Image source, Getty ImagesPublished1 July 2026Giraffes are known for their incredibly long necks, towering height and beautiful patches - but it seems they might now have a brand-new claim to fame.
A new study has revealed that these gentle giants could also be secret maths geniuses. Scientists have discovered that giraffes can use simple addition to work out where the biggest pile of snacks is hiding, even when they can't see the final amount. Experts say that they think the animals could have developed these skills to help them find food and stay safe while living out in the wild.
Published6 days agoSperm whales across Mediterranean Sea have different 'accents' Published7 days agoWhat is Flying Ant Day and will it come early this year? Published7 days agoWhat did researchers find?Image source, Getty ImagesGiraffes belong to a group of hoofed animals that also includes species such as deer, camels and hippos. Scientists already knew that some of these animals have been shown to be good at telling the difference between bigger and smaller amounts of food, so they decided to find out if giraffes were just as clever.
Experts at the University of Barcelona in Spain set up a tasty carrot game for four giraffes living at a local zoo.
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