A recent study suggests that elephants are capable of vocalizing warnings to one another, as reported by . Upon observing reactions elephants have around bees, scientists have been able to determine that the mammals have a vocal warning system for specific threats. Though bees may seem a surprising threat, they are harmful enough for elephants to note as a possible danger. This finding not only opens up the door to understanding these complex mammals, but provides people with a witty tactic for defusing potential conflicts between elephants and humans.
–Aurora Wingard