The cartoon portrayal of elephants as skittish and easily scared is actually pretty true. In fact, elephants are so scared of bees that they are used as biological barriers between wild elephants and humans.
Why would an elephant be so scared of a tiny bee? Apparently bees can get inside their trunks and sting them. Think about it, wouldn't you run from bees if they got in your nose all the time?
Bees are such a problem for elephants that they have even developed a special humming sound to warn each other about a potential bee infestation.
Read more at http://www.omg-facts.com/page/5#A7ViIQOH3lw6fS6Y.99
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