In the animal kingdom the three largest animals are the elephant, the hippopotamus, and the rhinoceros. Huge animals, yes, but what a vast difference in brain capacity! The brilliant-minded elephant is admired for his cleverness and learning ability. How well they perform and how adept they become at tricks. They can be taught how to […]
Centuries ago, one of the ancient generals–Hannibal–used a large number of elephants while invading Italy. Imagine the great consternation of the small Italian (Roman) soldier when faced by such a large lumbering creature carrying three or four fully armed soldiers in a small tower-like enclosure on its back! The elephant’s heavy leathery skin formed a […]