Day 57 of 365
February 26
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Animals Elephant Memory and Emotions
Elephants have exceptional memories, recognizing individuals after decades and remembering water sources across hundreds of miles. They mourn their dead, holding vigils and returning to bones years later. Elephants show empathy, helping injured herd members and even other species. Their brains have specialized structures for processing social information, suggesting emotional intelligence comparable to humans and great apes.
💡 Did you know?
Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors, a test of self-awareness passed only by humans, great apes, dolphins, and magpies!
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