Elephants have excellent memories, capable of remembering locations of water sources and recognizing individuals even after years of separation.
They communicate using a variety of sounds, including infrasound, which can travel long distances, and through body language and touch.
Elephants show empathy and can express a range of emotions, including joy, grief, and compassion, often comforting each other in distress.
Elephants use tools, solve problems, and exhibit self-awareness, demonstrated by their ability to recognize themselves in mirrors.
As ecosystem engineers, elephants help shape their environment by creating water holes, dispersing seeds, and maintaining the savanna landscape.