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How do artiodactyl herds use older animals during migrations?
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Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata), Kenya.
In the context of artiodactyl social behavior, the older generation within a herd serves a vital role by guiding migrations to essential resources, such as water, feeding areas, or mating grounds. This leadership helps the group navigate effectively between seasonal habitats to take advantage of varying environmental conditions.12