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elephant

  • As the second longest-living terrestrial mammal, second only to humans, elephants are capable of living up to ages similar to humans, have a cognitive memory and are reliant on their families.
  • Multigenerations groups aren't common in zoos, but they're a really good idea for elephants. A recent study showed how important grandmother elephants are for the survival of baby calves.