Elephants at play were observed to rapidly copy one another’s trunk and head movements, a form of bodily mimicry.

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African savannah elephants

What

Elephants at play were observed to rapidly copy one another’s trunk and head movements, a form of bodily mimicry.

When

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:30:33 GMT · 9h 35m ago

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Why

The study aimed to observe and document forms of bodily mimicry in elephants during play.

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This finding suggests a complex social behavior in elephants, potentially indicating advanced cognitive and social capabilities.

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