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THE INTELLIGENCE OF MAMMALS 



elephant the intelligence of a human being as, had they 

 even ordinary human intelligence, so huge and powerful 

 an animal would resist such abject slavery and refuse to be 

 driven by so insignificant a master as man. 



Fig. 204. — An Elephant Laborer at Work in an Indian Teak Yard. 



The intelligence of the horse is often described, but the 

 horse is really one of the most stupid of animals. It can 

 be trained, but is almost incapable of any judgment. The 

 best of horses when excited will run away, rush into dan- 

 ger, trample its best friend, and play havoc with friend or 

 foe. 



The doubtful intelligence of elephants can be under- 

 stood when they are driven into absurd corrals, which by 

 a concerted effort they could batter down. If we could 



