Name: Why elephants never forget
Uploaded: 2017-09-07T20:37:27Z
Duration: 5 min 7 s
Description: It's a common saying that elephants never forget. But the more we learn about elephants, the more it appears that their impressive memory is only one aspect of an incredible intelligence that makes them some of the most social, creative, and benevolent creatures on Earth. Alex Gendler takes us into the incredible, unforgettable mind of an elephant.

It's a common saying that elephants never forget. But the more we learn about elephants, the more it appears that their impressive memory is only one aspect of an incredible intelligence that makes them some of the most social, creative, and benevolent creatures on Earth. Alex Gendler takes us into the incredible, unforgettable mind of an elephant.

Alex Gendler: Why elephants never forget

Why elephants never forget

Elephants' ability to remember and care for others showcases an intelligence that rivals primates, reshaping our view of animal cognition.

Elephants' brains, with a high EQ and advanced cortex, enable not just memory, but complex emotions and problem-solving.

Elephants exhibit empathy, mourning their dead and even displaying concern for other species, hinting at deep emotional capacities.