Perhaps your comment is a reference to something that I don't know about, or a sarcastic quip. However, it is in direct conflict with the substance of the artic

Perhaps your comment is a reference to something that I don't know about, or a sarcastic quip. However, it is in direct conflict with the substance of the article: "Female giraffes, for example, have been found to form close friendships with one another that can last for years, while mother giraffes have displayed signs of persistent grief after losing their calves to lions." In fact, the emotional behavior of giraffes is a focal point of the article.