Can you think back to the bravest thing you’ve ever done? For one man, it was staring down a wild elephant. As a wilderness guide, Alan McSmith was no stranger to the animals in nature, but this situation quickly caught him off guard. Face to face with an elephant that was ready to charge at him, McSmith made a courageous decision that ultimately changed his life.
20. Elephants
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Elephants are some of the largest mammals on the planet Earth. They form deep family bonds and can always be spotted in their herds. Their intelligence levels are high and they really do have amazing memories.