@longgone They absolutely don’t like being alone. They’re huge on family, and family includes aunts, nephews, etc. That’s why it’s so cruel to separate them from their families to put into captivity or take babies from moms. It’s been proven that they actually grieve and the herd will stay with a dead baby before moving on. Often the mother will stay longer and the rest will eventually move on without her and she catches up.
Elephants are remarkable. They live in tight-knit groups, and will help injured animals or bring them food and water. They show grief when a family member dies and sometimes bury their dead or cover them with leaves. They also have long memories and complex mental maps, solve problems such as piling up blocks to reach food, and use branches and rocks as tools.
I know this is a humorous question, but I love elephants and wanted to throw this info in here.