Cerebral cortex
The elephant (both Asian and African) has a very large and highly complex neocortex, a trait also shared by humans, apes and certain See more

Elephants are thought to be highly altruistic animals that even aid other species, including humans, in distress. In India, an elephant was helping locals lift logs by following a truck and placing the logs in pre-dug holes upon instruction from the See more

Scientists often debate the extent to which elephants feel emotion. Elephants have been one of few species of mammals other than See more

Recent studies have shown that elephants can also mimic sounds they hear. The discovery was found when Mlaika, an orphaned elephant, would copy the sound of trucks passing by. … See more

The elephant has one of the most closely knit societies of any living species. Elephant families can only be separated by death or capture. Cynthia Moss, an ethologist specialising … See more

Elephants in Africa self-medicate by chewing on the leaves of a tree from the family Boraginaceae, which induces labour. … See more

Poole has observed wild African elephants at play on many occasions. They apparently do things for their own and others' entertainment. Elephants have been seen sucking … See more