March 21, 2025
Elephants do not drink directly with their trunks. This would be akin to humans drinking with their noses. Elephants suck water into their trunks and then deposit it into their mouths. A trunk can hold several gallons of water.
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Why Are Elephants’ Ears So Big?
An elephant’s large ears assist it with thermoregulation, hearing, and communication.
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