Written by Rhishja Larson
Published on October 15th, 2009
Elephant fact 4: Elephants form small family groups of “aunties” and sisters around an older matriarch.
The groups consist of three or four offspring, along with their calves. Orphaned calves are usually adopted by a lactating female or may be nursed by several females.
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This is an AWEsome post, thanks for sharing!
This is my favorite photo of an elephant
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24917549@N04/2670968997
You should add it to your photo gallery!