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An elephant's trunk is covered in whiskers—and they're unlike those on any other animal, a new study suggests
Elephants are famous for their dexterous trunks, which the animals use to eat, drink, trumpet and breathe. If you take a ...
By Will Dunham Feb 13 (Reuters) - An elephant's trunk is essential for most aspects of the animal's life, from interacting ...
An elephant's trunk can surpass a human's height and lift trees -- a marvel of strength that's conversely so gentle it can grasp a tortilla chip without breaking it.New research published Thursday in ...
Elephant trunk whiskers have hollow tubules and variable stiffness, allowing precise touch and manipulation, inspiring future tactile robotics research.
Pachyderm whiskers are more flexible at the tip than the base, allowing elephants to complete delicate tasks with their incredibly strong trunks ...
The whiskers of elephants and domestic cats have stiff bases that transition to soft rubber-like tips, different from the stiff whiskers of rats ...
A hungry elephant looking for some snacks ended up stuck after barging into a grocery store in Thailand. Video footage from Nakhon Ratchasima in northeast Thailand shows the elephant, a 25-year-old ...
In a photograph that captures the plight of the largest living land animals, a lone Sri Lankan elephant is seen walking amid ...
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