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Elephants have shown remarkable empathy, often returning to attend to injured or dying members of their herds. This emotional intelligence is a reflection of the deep social ties they forge, akin to human relationships. Cases of elephants defending fellow brethren highlight their capacity for compassion, suggesting that their emotional landscape may closely mirror that of humans.
The story of Benny, a bull elephant known for his visits to human settlements, illustrates the unique bond that can develop between elephants and humans. After receiving care for an injury, Benny has continued to return to his caretakers, trusting them to provide assistance during droughts. Such connections challenge the notion of wild animals as entirely separate from human experience.