Elephants 101 | Nat Geo Wild

As the world's largest land mammal, elephants have quite the commanding presence. But did you know elephants can't jump? Or that baby elephants lose their first set of teeth and tusks, just like humans? Learn about both Asian and African elephants and the threats facing these highly intelligent animals today.

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[NatGeoWild]

Elephants are known for their incredible memory. What new facts did you learn about our majestic friends? 🐘

[tubscramr]

an elephant scratching it's crotch with a twig is the best thing i've seen in a while

[NghtMonster]

I love elephants! When I was in Kenya, I didn't realize how huge they truly are until we had a bull come with the herd and was so shocked! They're very sweet and gentle. It really hurts how they are being hunted, we are such selfish beings! 😔

[moglee]

Elephants truly are a perfect combination of beauty, brawn and brain.

[duthebestlion]

Even after years of separation, zoo elephants can recognize their loyal visitors and express gratitude for their surprise visit. Asian elephants need much protection for their survival, and they deserve it.

[Propaineva]

My favorite animal! I’ve lived with one in Kenya for a couple of months in my childhood and when I went back about 2 yrs later he still remembered me

[averagesinnerrepenting]

Elephants are my favorite animal ever.

[eimaanbilal]

Elephants are one of my favorite animals and have been ever since I was young 🐘 they’re so beautiful and majestic :)

[zbynekcodykolacek]

When I was way younger, I have seen a slogan that said...” sometimes I like elephants more than people...” last decade or so, I fully understand the slogan!

[farzanafaisal]

I love elephants so much happy birthday to them and may they all live forever and never go extinct may god protect them all

[HillyRockyRoads]

Thank you for doing a video on elephants. They’re my favorite animal and I want to work with them as my job. I just wish people would stop hunting them and just coexist together. It’s sad.

[abelmantor]

I love that old saying "An 🐘 never forgets."

[Homo_sAPEien]

1:30 We are Great apes so, no need to list us independently.

[Elektra]

Absolutely majestic creatures. My favorite animal 💜

[cliffnelson]

That one elephant that was scratching his nads with that branch was pretty smart.

[Okay.Being.Different]

One reason why I like elephants 🐘 is because of their superb intellect.

[ek]

The tusks are made of ivory, and baby elephant tusks are called tushes.

[scottandrew]

Animals are incredible and elephants are definitely one of my personal favorites. Whenever I’m down, I watch or read about animals and I always feel better.

[Eva-xkoz]

I needed some serotonin today so I googled "elephant video" and here I am

[MartinParyz]

Elephants are very cool. Thanks for the very informative and fun clip. :))