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One of the most noticeable characteristics of elephants is
their attachment to one another. Acts of self-sacrifice and assis-
tance occur not only among families but throughout the entire
herd. For example, when hunters shoot at members of the herd,
the other elephants do not flee but hurry toward those in danger.
The young elephants are the reason behind this tightly knit
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cohesion of the whole group. A newborn elephant receives
great love and tenderness from adults in the herd. If a mother ele-
phant dies, another lactating elephant will continue to suckle it. 12