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they don't only use it to clean their bodies, they also lift objects and hold their breath while they swim
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What is a elephants trunk used for?
They're called teeth. The extended upper incisors are called tusks.
Is an elephant trunk and tusk the same thing?
Actually speaking Yes. That is the only part that has caused the tragic decline in numbers of this magnificent creature. Elephants are a protected species and if you try to buy or sell tusks it is a crime and you can be fined and/or jailed for dealing with animal body parts
What is the difference in size and shape between Indian elephants and African elephants?
One difference is that African elephants have the bigger ears. They are also slightly bigger in size that Indian elephants. African elephants also have two "fingers" at the end of there trunk while Indian elephants only have one and African elephants are more grey while Idian elephants are more of a dusty colour.
Can elephants stand up on their trunk?
No, the elephant only uses their trunks to reach food, smell, and use it almost like their hand.
What is another name for a elephant?
One of the prehistoric elephants was the Woolly Mammoth. It had tusk, a trunk, only different by the woolly fur, not skin.
Where do Asian elephants come from?
Asian elephants are very alike to African elephants. Asian elephants have smaller ears. African elephants have huge ears. Asian elephants live in Asia, and are smaller than African elephants. African elephants live in Africa. However, they are usually the same color and they both have tusks made of ivory and a trunk for a nose. Now you know how to tell apart African and Asian elephants! There are only between 41,410 and 52,345 in the wild.
Do elephants eat only plants?
Elephants mostly eats Grass, Leaves, Roots, fruits and Bark. They uses their long Nose or Trunk to pull barks form the trees. An adult Elephants can eat about 136 kilogram (kg) of food in a day. Elephants are the largest animals on the earth. There are two species of elephants, African and Asians. Elephants live a maximum 30 to 50 years in the Wild.
What is a trunk without a lock?
I've only seen this question posed in the form of a crossword puzzle clue. In this case it is refering to the torso of ones body. The torso is the trunk of your body.
How long will Strip NC complete body cleanser keep your urine clean of THC?
There is nothing that keeps your body completely clean of THC. The only way to have a clean body is not to use any drugs.
Who you called animals with trunk?
Answer:elephantafrican elephantindian elephant
Why do you like flying elephants?
not only are they elephants but they fly!
How do African elephants hunt?
African elephants don't hunt. They are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Their diet includes grasses, leaves, branches, tree bark, and fruits and vegetables. Elephants eat 6% of their body weight every day.
