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To save themselves from the heat of the sun. They often blow dust on themselves or roll in the mud and use the dirt/mud as sunscreen. The rough skin could be so that dirt sticks to it more easily.
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What is elephants protection?
the elephant protection is the skin because it is rough
What does all elephants have that starts with an r?
rough skin rear ends
What type of mammal are elephants?
Elephants are terrestrial herbivorous placental mammals. They are called pachyderms because of their thick, rough skin, but this is not an actual taxon. Taxonomically, they are in the order Proboscidea and the family Elephantidae.
What does rhino skin feel like?
Just Like All pachyderms They feel Rough Like Elephants,Hippopottomusses,And Rhinoceros
Do zebras have smooth skin or rough skin?
rough skin
What is rough skin?
It is skin that's rough
Why do elephants have wrinkled skin?
Wrinkled skin of the elephants help them to maintain the body temperature.
What is twill?
twill is a very rough fabric that comes from elephants.
Is a great white sharks skin silky or rough?
a great whites skin is rough
Why do elephants have thick gray wrinkled skin?
Because elephants and dogs do not perspire.
Do Asian elephants have skin?
Yes, they do!
What is a warthogs skin like?
Warthogs have very rough, dry skin. This is due to the fact that they live in a warm climate, and because they love to dig, they get themselves covered in dirt and causes their skin to feel very dry and rough. This is why their skin has a slight resemblence to elephants!
