Elephant has sharp memory, students must learn this trait from

Arguing that elephant is one of the five most intelligent animals and has "very sharp memory", Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave today asked students to learn this virtue of memorising from them.
Speaking at an event to mark World Elephant Day, he said elephants, like all animals, teach us several lessons.
"The elephant has an extremely sharp memory. Similarly, students also must be able to fully memorise a line or a chapter from a book," he said.
He also argued that "elephant's trunk is extremely sensitive and teaches all of us to be sensitive".
"The trunk of an elephant is extremely sensitive and can even lift a needle and on the other hand has the strength to lift heavy logs of wood," he said.

Dave asked students to shun use of ivory and other products made from animal skin and urged them to be sensitive towards wild animals, particularly towards elephants.

"Sensitivity has been a hallmark of the Indian civilisation. Students must shun use of ivory products and other products made from animal skin," he said.
The minister also administered a pledge to the students on the occasion.
The students joined hands for elephant conservation and also undertook a march to emphasise it. They participated in a slogan-writing and quiz competition to mark the day.