Even Elephants Recognize that Humans Are Exceptional

Many among us are emotionally invested in reducing our self-concept to that of just another animal in the forest. But we are exceptional among every species in the known universe. Apparently even elephants know that.

From the AOL News story:

An injured bull elephant named Ben made his way to the Bumi Hills Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe, in what appears to be a search for help.

The staff at Bumi Hills were very surprised to see Ben, as it is not common for elephants to walk right up to human homes...