#elephant-behavior

#elephant-behavior

One minute the elephants were basking in the sun; the next, they were reacting as the ground began to shake. The three adult females scanned their surroundings and quickly banded together.

The age-old matriarchal societies of African elephants reveal complex social structures, emphasizing the importance of females in guiding their family groups to resources and safety.

"Bathing and spraying themselves with water, mud, or dust are very common behaviors in elephants and important for body temperature regulation as well as skin care."