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 use their tusks?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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Do lions communicate well?
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