Elephants: The Best Animals?

# Stuff You Should Know: Elephants

Josh, Chuck, and Jerry explore one of Earth's most remarkable animals in this comprehensive deep dive into elephants. The hosts cover the three species of elephants—African bush, African forest, and Asian—breaking down their physical differences, intelligence, and complex social behaviors that reveal these giants may be far more self-aware and emotionally sophisticated than we ever realized. From their incredible memories and intricate communication through trunk gestures to their surprising ability to recognize individual relationships, you'll discover why elephants truly might be among the greatest animals on the planet, plus some important reminders about why you shouldn't ride them or support unethical animal tourism.