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What can elephants do with there trunk?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 12/13/2022

The elephant can use it's trunk as a large straw to retrieve food and water to later put in its mouth.

the trunk can also be used as storage.

I think they use it for self defence if they are attacked as well along with thier powerful hind legs and sharp teeth.

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