The Secret Language of Elephants

In 1984, Katherine Payne discovered that elephants communicate using infrasound, which is inaudible to humans. This low-frequency sound allows elephants to communicate over long distances, even up to 10 kilometers, and is not easily blocked by obstacles. Elephants use this ability to coordinate movements and respond to environmental changes. They can also predict weather changes by detecting distant storms. This understanding of elephants' communication and environmental interaction is crucial for their conservation.

What did Katherine Payne observe about elephants during her week at the zoo?

What is the significance of infrasonic sounds in elephant communication?

How do elephants communicate over long distances?

How do environmental factors affect the distance that elephant calls can travel?

What evidence suggests that elephants can forecast the weather?

What changes occur in elephant behavior before the rainy season?

In what ways do elephants utilize their hearing abilities in their ecosystems?