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For the first six months, a mother will follow her baby
elephant wherever it goes. Each makes sounds that keep them
continually in touch with each other. If the baby makes the in-
dication that it's in any danger, all members of the herd come
together to investigate the situation—a tactic that is quite
good at dissuading enemies. 13
This raises some questions: Why is it that all elephants
act in concert on behalf of their young? How can they deter-
mine their needs? How do elephants and other animals un-
derstand one another since before they are born?
