Elephants may be huge, but writing them off as simple-minded would be a massive mistake. These gentle giants are among the most intelligent, intuitive animals on the planet, famous for their strong family ties, big feelings, and seriously impressive brains. In India, they’re also seen as symbols of the divine and of royalty.
That’s why people in northeastern India couldn’t look away when an elephant started digging a strange, unexplained hole. What was it after? Buried treasure, a missing companion, or something nobody saw coming? Keep reading to find out what this elephant was really up to. With every scoop of dirt, the story gets even wilder.