New Culture

In the quote Siebert makes the claim that through the rehabilitation of the elephants humans and elephants are making a new connection. The connection is mutual, not only the humans but the elephants can also feel the connection. Rehabilitated can be defined as "to reestablish the good reputation of one's name or character". This word is used perfectly in this quote because the good name of the elephants is being restored through the rehab. They are no longer being viewed as killers that can lash out at any time but gentle creatures who have much in common with humans, such as their families. All of this combined is causing a change in our relations with elephants. According to the passage "out on this uncharted frontier of the new trans-species psych".