Elephant Empathy
/Elephant Empathy
Elephants Helping Others
When it comes to altruism, elephants are very well known for their selfless behaviors towards members of their own species as well as other species. Some examples of recorded behaviors include:
Purposefully not dropping logs in locations where injured animals lay.
Assisting in protecting and rescuing other elephants’ calves.
Taking care of injured humans who have been trampled by other elephants.
Rescuing trapped dogs.
“Grieving” for dead relatives.
Humans Helping Elephants
There are plenty examples of people helping animals. Whether it is a rescue effort, protecting wild areas, or simple acts of kindness, videos such as those below will surely melt your heart:
