Self-isolating animals: eight species that have mastered social distancing

WWF has compiled a list of animal species whose social behaviours make them self-isolation experts. Humans are social beings: we rarely go a day without some form of interaction - either in the workplace, at the shops or at home. The coronavirus crisis is forcing people around the world to spend more time than ever alone, prompting many to rely on digital communication to connect to loved ones.For many species in the animal kingdom, however, self-isolation is not a new concept. It's in their instinct. From land mammals to ocean species, many choose to live in solitude outside of essential activity: to eat and to breed Continue reading...