It is a jungle out there. But if you have elephant furry friends, today is the day to let them know you appreciate them. Maybe a nice lunch, just remember elephants do not like peanuts. And despite having inch thick skin, they are very sensitive.

Elephants are amazing creatures. For instance they can recognize themselves in a mirror. This self-awareness is only demonstrated by humans, great apes, magpies, orcas, dolphins, and elephants. And they hear low frequency communication sounds though their front feet! If you would like to know more, here are some summary articles.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/14-fun-facts-about-elephants-14572816/?no-ist

http://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/elephant-facts#.auANGWE1m

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/elephant.html

http://www.livescience.com/27320-elephants.html

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/african-elephant/#african-elephant-mud-family-baby.jpg