elephant cognition

Elephants are highly intelligent animals known for their strong memory, problem-solving skills, and social complexity. They can recognize themselves in mirrors, indicating a sense of self-awareness, and display emotional behaviors such as grief and empathy. Elephants communicate through a variety of sounds, including low-frequency rumbles that can travel long distances, and use body language to coordinate group activities. Their cognitive abilities enable them to remember migration routes, recognize individuals, and adapt to changing environments, reflecting advanced levels of intelligence comparable in some ways to primates and dolphins.