14 Inspiring Life Lessons We Can Learn From Baby Elephants!

There's a lot we can learn from our elephants friends.

In fact, the old chestnut "an elephant never forgets" may not be too far from the truth.

Their excellent memories help these highly social animals survive in groups, remember water and food sources during droughts, and be wary of who is friend and who is foe.

Scientists also believe that elephants experience a wide range of complex emotions not unlike our own, including joy, grief, love, anger, and compassion.

They've been known to risk their lives for others, befriend other species, and even hold funerals to collectively mourn the loss of loved ones.

You don't have to be an older elephant to pass on some wisdom, however, as baby elephants seem to understand of life's best kept secrets!

Please SHARE these inspiring life lessons that baby elephants can teach us all with everyone you love!

1. Dance to the beat of your own drum.

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2. Treat others as you want to be treated.

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3. Appreciate life's simple pleasures, as they're often the most rewarding!

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4. Believe that you can fly!

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5. Be thankful for your mama's wisdom.

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6. When life gets you down, just keep on getting back up and trying again.

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7. Practice loving kindness to every creature, big and small.

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8. Make sure to always eat your greens and maintain a healthy diet.

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9. Smile! It's great to be alive.

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10. Celebrate every moment.

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11. Get to know your neighbors. You never know when you might need them in a pinch!

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12. Be open to meeting new people, and always be polite.

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13. Don't let life's little stumbles get you down.

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14. "The best way to observe fish is to become a fish.” — Jacques Cousteau

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