The body covering that a hippopotamus has is skin. They have a very thick and seemingly hairless skin that covers their large bodies. Their skin also has special secretions that keep them safe from bacterial and sun damage.
The skin of Indian elephants feels rough and thick, with a leathery texture. It is covered with wrinkles and folds that help to regulate their body temperature and protect their skin from the sun and insects.
A cat's body is covered in skin. Most cats have skin that is covered by fur.
Elephant ears help elephants regulate their body temperature by dissipating heat. Their large, thin ears contain a network of blood vessels that release excess body heat when flapped. This adaptation is especially important in hot climates where elephants live.
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.
Good Question! Elephants are mammals, and all mammals have hair. So, according to science, elephants do have hair! Although it is very coarse, thick, and bristly, elephants have hair. Thanks for asking, have a great day!
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Elephants are covered in skin.
Elephant's bodies are covered with skin.
Wrinkled skin of the elephants help them to maintain the body temperature.
you will need to go to your library and find a book on elephants
Their body is covered with a hard exoskeleton.
A turkey's body is covered with feathers
A wolf's body is covered with fur.
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The skin of Indian elephants feels rough and thick, with a leathery texture. It is covered with wrinkles and folds that help to regulate their body temperature and protect their skin from the sun and insects.
The blue marlin's body is covered with scales
African Elephants are endangered because hunters are killing them for their ivory and other body parts. It is estimated that by 2020 African elephants will be extinct.