All the animals present on earth have their own characteristics. But do you know that elephant is also an animal which calls the name of its other companion.
Let us tell you that in a study conducted on elephants, it has been found that like humans, elephants also have their own personal names, using which every member of the herd addresses each other. Yes, you may find this strange, but research has revealed this.
According to a research, like humans, elephants also name their children. They use that special name to call each other. The special thing is that these names are very similar to the names given by humans.
This research about wild African elephants was also published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution on June 10, 2024. According to research, elephants learn to use personal names to address other elephants without imitating anyone. At the same time, recognizing the call like name, other elephants also show reaction.
The special sound that elephants use most to call each other is a kind of thunder. There are three categories of this thunder. The first is to call the lost companion of the herd, the second is to greet other companions and the third is to take care of the children.
An elephant roars when it needs to call its partner who has gone too far or out of sight. The second category is of greetings. It is used by elephants when another elephant is very close. Apart from this, the third thunderbolt is for care.
Female elephants use this roar to signal to the young children they are taking care of.
Published at : 29 Sep 2024 11:53 AM (IST)
