1. *Elephant Brain*: Elephants have the largest brain of any land animal, weighing around 5 kg (11 lb).
3. *Trunk Tricks*: Elephants use their trunks to breathe, drink, eat, touch, and communicate. They can also use them to lift objects weighing up to 770 kg (1,700 lb).
4. *Memory Masters*: Elephants have exceptional memory and can remember things from years ago, including faces, routes, and social hierarchies.
5. *Social Structure*: Elephants live in complex societies led by a matriarchal figure, with females forming close bonds and males often leaving their herd at sexual maturity.
6. *Communication*: Elephants communicate through a wide range of vocalizations, including rumbles, roars, trumpets, and squeaks, as well as body language and touch.
7. *Speed*: Despite their size, elephants can run at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and can walk for hours at a pace of 10-15 km/h (6-9 mph).
8. *Snout Sensitivity*: Elephants have sensitive nerve endings in their trunks, which help them detect subtle changes in their environment.
9. *Water Wisdom*: Elephants can drink up to 140 liters (37 gallons) of water at once and can also use their trunks as a snorkel to breathe while swimming.
10. *Emotional Intelligence*: Elephants exhibit empathy, self-awareness, and cooperation, making them one of the smartest animal species.
I hope you find these facts interesting!
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