将以下英语段落翻译成中文。
段落：Despite their size, elephants are one of the most gentle and intelligent creatures on earth. Their memories are excellent and they are capable of showing strong emotions such as grief and joy。
尽管体型庞大，大象是地球上最温和和聪明的动物之一。它们的记忆力非常好，能够表现出强烈的情感，如悲伤和喜悦。