The Social Structure of Elephants: Understanding Their Group Dynamic Elephants are highly social animals that live in matriarchal herds, typically consisting of related females and their offspring. These groups can vary in size, often ranging from a few individuals to over a dozen. The matriarch, usually the oldest and most experienced female, plays a crucial role in the herd's survival, guiding them to food and water sources and making decisions during migrations. Elephants communicate through

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