How do elephants show affection for each other?

Elephants use their trunks much like people use their hands, and the ends of their trunks are more sensitive than human fingertips. Trunks have as many as 100,000 different muscles and play a central role in the animals' communication with each other. read more

Elephants produce a variety of different sounds, some of which they use to express friendliness, love and affection. As mother elephants caress their calves, they often rumble in a soft, soothing manner. read more

Elephants are extremely social animals, often staying in family groups their entire lives. They show affection for each other by nuzzling, protecting young, and interlocking trunks. Touch is very important, and can mean many different things. They have also been observed using seismics to communicate, show affection, and warn of danger. read more

The three species of elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth. Asiatic elephants (Elephas maximus) live in India, Nepal and Southeast Asia, while African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana) and African forest elephants (Loxodonta cycloris) live in sub-Saharan Africa. read more