Watch: 'Genius' elephant shocks internet after placing heavy log over pillar

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An elephant holds a log through its trunk and places it perfectly on a pillar. — Screengrab via Twitter/@RexChapman
An elephant holds a log through its trunk and places it perfectly on a pillar. — Screengrab via Twitter/@RexChapman

Elephants are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals for a reason. In a recent viral video, one elephant has proven to everybody how intelligent the animal is by showing its excellent spatial intelligence and sense of physics.

The video was published by Rex Chapman and was captioned: "Basel Zoo. Switzerland: You gotta be kidding me…"

In the video, the elephant could be seen carrying a huge log. After a few patient attempts, it successfully fits the log, balancing it perfectly.

Netizens, amused by the move, posted several comments.

A user said: "The mystery is over, now we know how Stonehenge was built."

Another user, emphasising the power of this mighty animal wrote: "He could lift 700 pounds or pluck a blade of grass. When aliens make contact, they won’t be with us. It’ll be with whales or elephants."

The video has garnered more than 3 million views.