Research shows giraffes can use statistical reasoning. They're the first animal with a relatively small brain known to do this
- Written by Scarlett Howard, Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University
Bernard Dupont / FlickrHumans make decisions using statistical information every day. Imagine you’re selecting a packet of jellybeans. If you prefer red jellybeans, you will probably try to find a packet that shows the most red (and less of the dreaded black ones) through the small window.
Since you can’t see all the jellybeans at...




