holy shit

I knew elephants were smart and very easily trained but I have to say, this photo nearly made me choke on my morning coffee:

Courtesy of The Star Online

Apparently, handlers are now potty training these creatures so that tourists don't have to look at/step around steaming piles of elephant pooh in the street.

Yup, it's official -- "Elephant on the Can" has just replaced "Chimp Wearing a Diaper" as my favorite poop-related animal photo EVER.