Elephants are fascinating animals, and their trunks are even more impressive once you realize everything they can do. This long, flexible combination of nose and upper lip has over 40,000 muscles ...

The list of feats Andrew Schulz has witnessed an elephant perform with its trunk is as long as, well, an elephant’s trunk. These powerful proboscises are strong enough to push over 900 pound trees ...

Understanding how elephants use their trunks to pick up small objects could lead to robots designed with flexible hands or grippers, according to a new study that includes Rochester Institute of ...

EVERY elephant has about 1,000 whiskers on its trunk. They play a crucial role for the animals, which have thick skin and poor eyesight. Elephants cannot regrow these hairs, meani ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If I could have any pet in the world, I would have an elephant. Well, several, because they like to be together, but I would have ...

A new study reveals how these hair-like structures help pachyderms 'see' and feel the world around them.

Discover how Andrew Schulz's groundbreaking research reveals the intricate role of whiskers in the extraordinary dexterity of elephant trunks, showcasing their ability to perform complex tasks and ...

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