sniffing and touching
Elephants are known to exhibit mourning behavior when a member of their herd passes away. Some signs of mourning or grief in elephants include:
Gathering around the deceased: Elephants often gather around the body of the deceased elephant, touching and smelling it.
Quiet and somber behavior: Elephants may become quiet and exhibit subdued behavior, showing signs of sadness.
Physical interactions: Elephants have been observed to caress the body of the deceased elephant with their trunks, almost as if they are comforting it.
Extended presence: Elephants may stay near the deceased elephant for an extended period, sometimes days, before moving on.
Protective behavior: Elephants have been known to form a protective circle around the deceased elephant, as if guarding it_
