me and my wife were discussing it and did not know if it was an old wives tale or based on fact
2006-12-23 05:41:55 · 9 answers · asked by Thomas J. S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
No, they are not scared of mice. As a matter of fact they will not even notice them.
Like you said it is just an old wives tale.
2006-12-23 08:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the word ironic fits in this situation.
This was actually an Ask Yahoo! question. I'll provide the link; but to sum it up: elephants are startled by sudden movements. However it is unlikely that they would notice a mouse.
2006-12-23 05:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elephants are generally really careful and sensitive. That's why they seen "afraid" of mice, because they don't like stepping on soft things.
2006-12-23 13:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It made great imagery for TV and films. A huge elephant scared by a mouse, that's has HOLLYWOOD written all over it. It's unreal.
2006-12-23 05:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are scared of mice and other small things on the ground that move fast because they cannot move fast themselves. i know i am freakin out when a little mouse comes running out, even though i am not afraid of it but it is startling and scares me a minute. good luck and happy holidays=)
2006-12-23 05:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually i just watched something on the discovery channel...and no elephants are not scared of mice
2006-12-23 05:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmie B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but hyraxes just freak them the **** out.
2006-12-23 05:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by randomstupidhandle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't think they are but i definitely know my mom is oops!
2006-12-23 06:58:20 · answer #8 · answered by tydygurl10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont remember..in my last incarnation i wasnt
haha
2006-12-23 06:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by jd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋