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Post by spg on Jan 7, 2022 11:53:48 GMT -5
I know a few people who has elephants as pets. Not joking. It is very interesting and terrifying at the same moment.
But elephants are very kind and intelligent creatures when they are tamed.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 7, 2022 12:11:42 GMT -5
Here in the USA, we don't have elephants that run wild so nobody would keep them as a pet. As long as they are treated well & have room to roam, that would be ideal.
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Post by Bob on Apr 1, 2022 19:05:55 GMT -5
As long as they are taken care of, I guess it's okay to have as a pet.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 7, 2023 20:47:07 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-11-07-uncanny-similarities-humans-and-elephantsStory at-a-glance Until the results of a recent study were published, it was assumed that humans and bonobos are among the only self-domesticated animals Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics have demonstrated that elephants may also be members of this exclusive club, as they "show many traits associated with self-domestication, such as prosocial behavior, playfulness and complex communication skills" The research team found that like humans and bonobos, elephants show low levels of aggression and high levels of empathetic and prosocial behavior, have an extended juvenile period, and are playful and curious Elephants also form coalitions, care for others' calves, offer protection and comfort to others, and help dying or ill members of their herds; they are also self-aware, sensitive to the needs and wants of others, and have the ability to learn from each other My notes: What do people think of this article? I know all creatures can have some level of intelligence, sympathy, even empathy. spg, Bob,
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Post by Bob on Nov 8, 2023 19:30:21 GMT -5
That is interesting. What about similarities with dolphins?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 8, 2023 20:14:39 GMT -5
That is interesting. What about similarities with dolphins? I thought of that myself due to dolphins being incredibly smart! They may be the fourth one then
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Post by demonskeith on Nov 9, 2023 2:17:12 GMT -5
Lol, if I ever had my pick of an unusual pet animal, it wouldn't be an elephant, not sure what I would do other than watch it eats me out of house and home.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 11, 2023 20:26:37 GMT -5
Lol, if I ever had my pick of an unusual pet animal, it wouldn't be an elephant, not sure what I would do other than watch it eats me out of house and home. I honestly couldn't imagine either lol
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