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<h2>Just when we thought elephants couldn't get more adorable ... </h2>

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<h2>... we found out that baby elephants suck their trunks just like human babies suck their thumbs.</h2>

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<h2><a href="http://www.discoverwildlife.com/animals/mammals/do-baby-elephants-suck-their-trunks">To nurse, all baby mammals use a sucking reflex. </a></h2>

<h2><a href="http://www.discoverwildlife.com/animals/mammals/do-baby-elephants-suck-their-trunks" target="_blank">To nurse, all baby mammals use a sucking reflex. </a></h2>

<h2>In the absence of a mom, baby elephants seek comfort ... and find the perfect substitute. </h2>

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<h2>Humans share so much with the animal kingdom.</h2>

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Learn how you can help orphaned baby elephants with the <a href="http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/">David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust</a>. 

<p>Learn how you can help orphaned baby elephants with the <a href="http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/" target="_blank">David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust</a>.</p>

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