Elephant

 

Elephant

¿How many muscles does an elephant's trunk have?

The trunk of an elephant has about 40,000 muscles. The human, for example, has more than 600 muscles throughout his body. Elephants use their trunks to suck and drink water, pick up objects, make warning sounds, and greet each other.

¿How do elephants use their tusks?

the tusks of elephants serve many purposes. These long teeth can be used to protect the elephant's trunk, lift and move objects, gather food, and remove bark from trees. They can also use them to defend themselves. In times of drought, elephants even use their tusks to dig holes and find water underground.

¿How often do elephants give birth?

Elephants have the longest gestation period of any other mammal: 22 months. Females give birth every four to five years. Elephant herds have complex social structures, are headed by matriarchs and are made up of groups of adult females and calves, while male elephants often live in isolation or in small groups of singles.

  


       

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Reference:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/descubre-wwf/historias/9-datos-sorprendentes-sobre-los-elefantes

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