Kandula, National Zoo, insightful problem solving 2

Insightful Problem Solving in an Asian Elephant. Kandula, an 8-year old Asian elephant at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, demonstrates insightful problem solving by positioning a large cube under a treat that is too high for him to reach. By standing on the cube he can reach the food. He was not trained to do this and came up with this solution on his own. From the scientific paper "Insightful Problem Solving in an Asian Elephant," published Aug. 18, 2011 in the journal PLoS ONE.

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These are sentient self-aware creatures that can think and solve problems. Fortunately the world is learning this but change of old ways is slow.

[@ElmagicPictures]

this elephant is smarter than my prime minister

[@buiduy9207]

poor you and your country

[@adequateuser9007]

Feed the elephant, you animals.Dont make him assemble a rocket to fly away.

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Elon Tusk

[@SlideRulePirate]

So Elephants join the list of creatures other than Humans that are known to be Tool-users. If a plant evolves that produces large cuboid fruit we could be in real trouble guys.

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Perhaps this is an indication that we should stop poaching sentient creatures. If their minds are evolved enough for tool usage, complex problem solving, and empathetic social behavior, we shouldn't be murdering them for their tusks. Unfortunately, elephants are much more empathetic than most humans.

[@josikox]

Igualmente fue Punset el que me envio XD

[@marisolmelgarejo3903]

IF YOU REALY LOVE ANIMALS ,don't suport Zoo, Circus or Sea World ! THEY NEED TO BY FREE WITH THEIRE FAMILYS IN THE WILD !! THIS BABY IS TAKING AWAY FROM HER OR HIS MORHER OUT OF THE WILD !