How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
An elephant trunk has up to 40,000 muscles. A human has more than 600 muscles in the entire body. Elephants use their trunks to help them suck up water for drinking, pick up or touch objects, trumpet warnings, and greet one another.
More frequently asked questions on the Elephant
How do Elephants Communicate?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How do elephants use their tusks?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How often do elephants give birth?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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How often do elephants give birth?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
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