Question

many scientists have believed that giraffes are solitary creatures, preferring to spend their time alone instead of with others. but observations of giraffes and their behavior in recent years has suggested that these animals may be more social than we once thought. for example, scientists zoe muller and stephen harris claim that giraffes may even help each other care for one anothers newborns. which finding, if true, would most directly support muller and harriss conclusion? choose 1 answer: a giraffes are able to make sounds but are rarely observed communicating with others. b some female giraffes have been observed sniffing and licking their newborn offspring. c confrontations between a younger and an older male giraffe are frequently observed. d female giraffes have been observed feeding young giraffes that arent their direct offspring.

Explanation:

Muller and Harris claim giraffes may help care for one another's newborns. Option D shows female giraffes feeding young giraffes that aren't their own, which is an example of caring for others' offspring, directly supporting their conclusion. Option A implies limited communication, Option B is about self - offspring care, and Option C is about male - male confrontations, none of which support the claim about caring for others' young.

Answer:

D. Female giraffes have been observed feeding young giraffes that aren't their direct offspring.