Study suggests Asian elephants bury dead calves
Elephants, especially cow elephants, are known to be highly social animals caring deeply about their herd (read: family). Scientists have been studying these intelligent giants for many years now, but the surprises do not seem to be ending anytime soon. As a study carried out in India and published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa in February claims, Asian elephants bury dead calves. If true, the act suggests heightened understanding of life and death. This...