Elephants are social animals that exhibit strong bonds within their herds. This is demonstrated by their reluctance to leave an area after the death of a member. This behavior has been observed in Chhattisgarh, India, where elephants have been seen staying near the graves of deceased members, protecting their young, and...
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assisting injured individuals. Notably, they also allow for human intervention in cases where elephants need assistance, such as when they fall into wells or become ill. Elephants in Chhattisgarh are particularly drawn to the region's forests, often venturing into populated areas. This behavior is not uncommon, as experts from the Wildlife Institute of India have found that elephants' tendency to linger near railway tracks after a death is a natural response to the loss of a herd member. This is supported by multiple incidents in Chhattisgarh, including one where a herd of elephants stayed near the grave of a member for several days and another where elephants allowed humans to rescue a calf from a well without exhibiting aggression.