The discussions illustrate a positive reception towards the publication, with examples like references to the animal's name and habitat, and shared images and hashtags that promote awareness, showing enthusiasm and recognition of the scientific importance of the study.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance and interest of the research, with some mentioning the fossil's name or its relevance to the Himalayan region, indicating general support.
InterestHigh interest
The posts show high interest, especially with references to related themes like fossils, giraffes, and specific research details, indicating curiosity and engagement.
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants reference the skeletal reconstruction and body mass estimates, and some share related images, reflecting active engagement with the scientific content.
ImpactModerate impact
While not overwhelmingly emphasizing transformative change, the discussions highlight the importance of this research in understanding extinct species, indicating a moderate impact.
Abstract in brief
Sivatherium giganteum was a large, now-extinct giraffid from the Himalayan region around the Plio-Pleistocene boundary, and its skeletal structure and body weight had not been thoroughly studied before.
Using a 3D skeletal model and a volumetric method, researchers estimated its adult body mass at approximately 1246 kg, indicating it was a very large giraffid but not as massive as an African elephant, possibly the largest ruminant mammal ever.
The study found a discrepancy between the volumetric weight estimate and a bivariate scaling estimate based on humeral circumference, suggesting that Sivatherium's humerus was larger than expected for its size, which might be related to a shift in the animal's center of mass.]
Reference: Basu, C., Falkingham, P. L., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). The extinct, giant giraffid Sivatherium giganteum: skeletal reconstruction and body mass estimation. Biology letters, 12(1), 20150940. Image: Sivatherium giganteum Portrait by WSnyder (deviantart)
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On #FossilFriday and #WorldGiraffeDay, we share this incredible giraffid image from a past #BiologyLetters paper. Need another hashtag? It’s #OpenAccess too… https://t.co/ajeMXaz52m https://t.co/FSrTfyXPxJ
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@KarlaKutuhal Literally it means Siva's beast because it once roamed in Sivalik Hills.
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RT @RSocPublishing: On #FossilFriday and #WorldGiraffeDay, we share this incredible giraffid image from a past #BiologyLetters paper. Need…
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RT @RSocPublishing: On #FossilFriday and #WorldGiraffeDay, we share this incredible giraffid image from a past #BiologyLetters paper. Need…
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The giraffe is an incredibly tall and large animal found today in Africa. This video explores Sivatherium, a large extinct giraffid with a strange head resembling a moose and a trunk-like nasal structure, highlighting…
Today we explore a 5500-year-old artifact from Kish that appears to depict Sivatherium giganteum, a giant extinct giraffid. The video examines its significance, skeletal structure, and extinction insights based on…
Sivatherium giganteum exemplifies evolution and natural selection, showcasing its rise from modest ancestors to a colossal Pleistocene herbivore. Its decline highlights how environmental changes can abruptly end even…
Reference: Basu, C., Falkingham, P. L., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2016). The extinct, giant giraffid Sivatherium giganteum: skeletal reconstruction and body mass estimation. Biology letters, 12(1), 20150940. Image: Sivatherium giganteum Portrait by WSnyder (deviantart)
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RT @RSocPublishing: On #FossilFriday and #WorldGiraffeDay, we share this incredible giraffid image from a past #BiologyLetters paper. Need…
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RT @RSocPublishing: On #FossilFriday and #WorldGiraffeDay, we share this incredible giraffid image from a past #BiologyLetters paper. Need…
Jun 21, 2019 · 3 shares · 2,677 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
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On #FossilFriday and #WorldGiraffeDay, we share this incredible giraffid image from a past #BiologyLetters paper. Need another hashtag? It’s #OpenAccess too… https://t.co/ajeMXaz52m https://t.co/FSrTfyXPxJ
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