Elephants crossing Luangwa River, Zambia
© Frans Lanting/Gallery Stock
Elephants crossing Luangwa River, Zambia
The African elephant has the biggest brain of any land mammal, with an average mass of about 11 pounds. Its brain has a complex neocortex as well, a trait seen only in apes, some dolphins, and humans. Scientists think the African elephant’s brain structure is but one indicator of its intelligence—elephants in both the wild and in captivity have exhibited complex and emotional behaviors, all signs of a highly intelligent species. These behaviors include tool use, recall, and even compassionate actions.
Videos: https://peapix.com/videos/1037
Related Images
Castelbouc and the Gorges du Tarn along the Tarn River in France
For Canada Day, canoeists in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Bioluminescent algae along the shores of the Matsu Islands off the coast of Taiwan
The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado
An old farm in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Pine Log State Forest, Florida
Rice fields in the Sidemen Valley, with Mount Agung in the background, Bali, Indonesia
Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio for National Public Lands Day
Bing Today Images
Humpback whales in Monterey Bay, California
Feb 15, 2026
Icicles of Misotsuchi, Chichibu, Japan
Feb 15, 2025
Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
Feb 15, 2021
