Asian Elephants: Did you know

Did you Know?

• The scientific name for the Asian Elephants Elephas maximus
• Elephant tusks are a modified form of upper incisors; the front teeth that many animals use for cutting food.
• The ears of the Asian Elephant assist in cooling the animal. Heat is circulated to blood vessels located close to the skin of the ears and is diffused into the air.
• The trunk of the Asian Elephant is used for feeding, watering, smelling, touching, communicating, lifting, dusting and fighting.
• The trunk of an Asian Elephant can hold up to 8.5L of water.

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