Are Elephants Really Scared Of Mice?

Remember that scene in Dumbo where he first meets Timothy mouse?

There are countless scenes like that on TV where elephants cower at the sight of a mouse.

Why would a nearly 14,000 lbs elephant be afraid of a tiny, harmless mouse?

It’s not just on TV shows. People have actually spotted elephants running away from mice.

Could there be more to these sightings? Read on as we separate fact from fiction.