8 Amazing Facts About Elephants
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12 February 2025
Here are eight amazing facts about elephants that you might not know:
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1.Elephants detect seismic vibrations through their feet, allowing them to sense distant movements and even communicate through ground signals
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2. The phrase "an elephant never forgets" is based on truth—elephants can remember faces, migration routes, and even past threats for decades
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3. Elephants display signs of grief, often touching and lingering around the remains of dead family members. They sometimes even return to the site years later
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4.Just like human fingerprints, the patterns of wrinkles and grooves on an elephant's skin are unique, helping researchers identify individuals
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5. An elephant's trunk is an incredibly versatile tool—used for eating, drinking, smelling, communicating, and even lifting heavy objects
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6. Elephants pass the "mirror test," meaning they have self-awareness. This is a trait shared by only a few highly intelligent animals, like dolphins and great apes
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7. To protect their skin from the sun, elephants cover themselves in mud and dust, which acts as a natural sunscreen and insect repellent
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8. Elephants flap their large ears to cool themselves down, helping to regulate their body temperature in hot climates
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