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12 Amazing Facts About Elephants

In honor of World Elephant Day, we present you with 12 little known facts about one of our favorite creatures…in GIFs, of course.

1. Elephants know every member of their herd and are able to recognize up to 30 companions by sight or smell. 

2. They can remember and distinguish particular cues that signal danger and can recall locations long after their last visit.

3. An elephant’s memory is not limited to its herd, nor is it limited to its species. In one instance, two circus elephants that performed together rejoiced when crossing paths 23 years later. Elephants have also recognized humans that they once bonded with after decades apart. 4. 

4. The elephant boasts the largest brain of any land mammal as well as an impressive encephalization quotient (the size of the animal’s brain relative to its body size). The elephant’s EQ is nearly as high as a chimpanzee’s.

5. The elephant brain is remarkably similar to the human brain, with as many neurons and synapses, as well as a highly developed hippocampus and cerebral cortex.

6. Elephants are one of the few non-human animals to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

7. Elephants are creative problem solvers. 

8. Don’t try to outsmart an elephant! They have an understanding of basic arithmetic and can even keep track of relative quantities.

9. Elephants communicate using everything from body signals to infrared rumbles that can be heard from kilometers away. Their understanding of syntax suggests that they have their own language and grammar. 

10. Elephants can recognize 12 distinct tones of music and recreate melodies.

11. Elephants are the only non-human animals to mourn their dead, performing burial rituals and returning to visit graves. 

12. Elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in the mirror.

Given what we now know about elephants, and what they continue to teach us about animal intelligence, it is more important than ever to make sure that these magnificent creatures do not vanish.

Check out some more fun elephant facts here and be sure to watch the TED-Ed Lesson Why elephants never forget - Alex Gendler

Animation by the ever-talented Avi Ofer

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heroine: i work as a garbage collector

handsome guy: why

heroine: i...i just love seeing people smile when i take out their trash

handsome guy: hmmm...u really are an interesting girl ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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when you ask ur crush who they like and they say someone else’s name and you act like you’re fine

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“I’m waiting…” She purred, watching a certain snow-haired male make his way over to their shared bed.

Took a small break from making my marketing plan and executive summary. People generally think I’m this really innocent person based on the cuteness of my art. Well, just because my art looks really innocent a majority of the time doesn’t mean I am too. (I’m freaking 19 going 20 this year.)

*makes mental note to self if all else fails, become a pinup artist*

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Elsa’s life was simple and ordinary, just like other ladies.

She has a father who’s too busy to stay longer at home, a sister who loves to attend parties, and a mother who lives across the sea. She loves tea, she loves to read, maybe she loves cold and winter slightly more than other people but well, she’s still your ordinary lady.

But Elsa has something the other ladies don’t. She has a special friend. And this friend, is no politician, no royal or noble, not even her chaperon. This friend, is a paperboy.

Well, there’s no problem in befriending a paperboy, right? Perhaps he’s a little too good-looking, a little chatty, a little teasy. But talking and listening to him feels better than to other men around his age.

But wait, isn’t he a bit too smart for someone this class? My, my, Elsa shouldn’t be worried too much over such trivial matters.

Ta-da! Preview for the upcoming story: Chamomile And yes, it’s Victorian AU featuring Elsa & Jackson Overland ♥ The story will be published on Spring Jelsa Week, possibly story with illustrations (trying so hard to finish it in time lol) I’m back to writing again, so hopefully you looking forward for this~ :D

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"O-Oh, Obama-Senpai, I’m so glad you agreed to take this walk with me. Isn’t the sunset so romantic?"

"It sure is, Romney-chan. I’m glad I finally built up enough courage to finally go out with you."

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He did it.

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"Improve yourself. Keep changing. And never stop.”

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