Twisty, twirly, trunks!! 🐘🌿 Did you know there are 40,000 recognized muscles in the trunk of an elephant? 🤯 There are thought to be around 650 in the entire human body!! 😳 The trunk is both an upper lip and a nose with two nostrils running through its entire length. At the trunk’s tip, African elephant have two fingers while Asian elephants only have one. The dexterity of the fingers allows an elephant the ability to pinch and pick up a single grain of rice. 🌾 Elephants use their trunks for

The hairs on an elephant's trunk function somewhat like whiskers of a cat. Positioned near the base of the trunk, these stiff tactile hairs enhance an elephant's sense of touch. They provide vital feedback and assist in identifying different textures and temperatures, navigating their terrestrial landscape, and exploring objects in its vicinity. A scientific study published in the Journal ‘Mammal Review’ reveals that the rough texture of elephant skin and their unique hair follicle patterns cont