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They are that color to deflect, and absorb just the right amount of sun to keep warm, but not over heat. they are grey to keep warm because they get cold easily, but it is light grey because they can't get to dehydrated.
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That just the way nature has designed the Elephant. It is part of their DNA.
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∙ 14y agoelephants are gray because of the pigment of the skin.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Asian elephants tend to have a duskier brown or reddish complexion. Albinism, although extremely rare, is also possible in elephants.
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∙ 10y agoBECAUSE if it was small, white, and smooth it would be an aspirin
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∙ 14y agoThat is how they are biologically formed.
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∙ 13y agoInductive reasoning
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What colors can elephants be?
I think Elephants have blue or brown eyes.
What color is elephant gray paint?
#most elephants may appear to be brown, but that's just mud they roll in to keep biting insects away. Elephants are gray but the Indian variaty may have pinkish areas around their ears
What color are Asian elephants?
brown and a mix of gray and yellow
What is the difference between African elephant and Indian elephant colour?
African elephants are lighter and a whitish gray color. Indian elephants have a darker grayish color.
What colour is the baby elephant?
African elephants are gray and sometimes shades of brown.
Why do elephants have thick gray wrinkled skin?
Because elephants and dogs do not perspire.
Do elephants have only just gray color?
Yes only gray unless you are having the DTs and see pink elephants. But naturally they are not pink.
What colors can elephants be?
I think Elephants have blue or brown eyes.
Do Elephant change color?
No. All elephants are gray. However, digital elephants can change color.
What color is elephant gray paint?
#most elephants may appear to be brown, but that's just mud they roll in to keep biting insects away. Elephants are gray but the Indian variaty may have pinkish areas around their ears
What color are Asian elephants?
brown and a mix of gray and yellow
What color are sea elephants?
Brown, Dark Gray, and Black
What are the colors of elephants?
gray and black are the most two colors
What are some animals that are gray and start with the letter e?
elephants
What is the difference between African an Asian elephants heads?
one is light gray one is dark gray
What does an elephant looks like?
Some elephants have pink trunks and short ears or long ears. Some elephants are small or gray. Some elephants have short or long tusks. Perhaps the person who wrote the above answer has not been around many elephants. Elephants have gray trunks and are large animals, the Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant. Elephants are very large animals and are gray and brown. The African elephant is the largest of all species. Elephants can live up to 70 years, sometimes even longer.
How do elephants looks like?
They are big and gray and fat with a long trunk.
