Elephants exhibit strong parental care and teaching behavior towards their young. They form close-knit family groups led by matriarchs who are typically the oldest and most experienced females in the group. These matriarchs play a crucial role in teaching younger elephants about finding food, water sources, and navigating their environment. They also protect and nurture the young calves, teaching them social behaviors and communication within the herd. Additionally, elephants have been observed engaging in cooperative childcare, where other adult elephants also participate in looking after and teaching the young calves.
