This elephant learned to use a hose as a shower. Then her rival sought revenge
By Sara Reardon
A clever elephant named Mary at the Berlin Zoo has mastered using a hose as a makeshift showerhead, impressing both zookeepers and researchers with her tool-using skills. But this talent sparked jealousy in another elephant, Anchali, who found a way to sabotage Mary’s refreshing baths. Anchali cleverly kinks the hose to cut off the water, showing a surprising level of problem-solving and perhaps even playful rivalry. The study highlights elephants’ complex behaviours and tool-use, with the jealous antics adding an entertaining twist to their already remarkable intelligence. It’s a fascinating glimpse into animal behaviour and social dynamics.
