In honor of Cousins Day, we"re looking at a pair of African elephants who seem to have nothing but love for each other. Elephants are matriarchal, meaning they live in female-led groups. The matriarch—usually the biggest and oldest female—leads an extended family group that includes aunts, sisters, and their young, so a given herd is likely to be full of cousins.
Trunks stick together
Today in History
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy
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A star blows a bubble
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Stuben am Arlberg, Austria
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Short-eared owl
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Happy Arbor Day!
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World Space Week
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International Polar Bear Day
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The most wonderful day of the year. Period.
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National Hammock Day
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Sunlight sets Iceland s Eyjafjallajökull aglow
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We stand with Ukraine
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Fibonacci Day
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Lighting the way to new beginnings
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Chapel on the rock
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Total solar eclipse
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‘Think equal, build smart, innovate for change’
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Broken Beach in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia
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Holey moley–it’s National Doughnut Day!
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A day to celebrate teachers
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An underwater rainbow
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An icy extravaganza
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Wyoming celebrates its statehood
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Make your list and check it twice
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Patriot Day
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Native American Heritage Month
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Big-wave hunters watch Nazaré
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Aloe in bloom
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Mountain mists over Bavaria
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Siblings Day