On Sunday, January 27, 2013
Elephants are the largest land animals on earth. They have the largest brains
of any mammal. Elephants talk to each other. Researchers have discovered
more than 50 different types of calls that they use to communicate with each
other. Their trunks are strong enough to pick up trees but sensitive enough to
pick up a flower. They use them as tools to sweep paths, to scratch themselves,
to swat flies, and to draw in the dirt. They are good swimmers and use their
trunks like snorkels. They live together in family groups. They help each other
when in trouble. They join together to care for and rescue their young.
(Dit. PSMP, 2006)
