She has concluded that these huge creatures, known for their coveted tusks, exhibit feelings found in very few animals. “ It is hard to watch elephants ’ remarkable behavior during a family or bond group greeting ceremony [or at] the birth of a new family member... and not imagine that they feel very strong emotions which could be best described by words such as joy, happiness, love, feelings of friendship, exuberance, amusement, pleasure, compassion, relief, and respect, ” says Poole.
” Vērojot ziloņu apbrīnojamo uzvedību sasveicināšanās ceremonijas laikā, kad satikušies viena bara locekļi vai vairākas radniecīgas grupas, [vai] reizē, kad barā piedzimis mazulis,.. ir grūti neiztēloties, ka viņiem ir ļoti spēcīgas jūtas, kuras vistrāpīgāk var raksturot ar tādiem vārdiem kā prieks, laime, mīlestība, draudzība, pacilātība, jautrība, patika, līdzjūtība, atvieglojums un cieņa, ” saka Dž. Pūla.