Wild Facts About Elephants You Didn't Know
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Elephants are known for their impressive size and intelligence, but there are many unique facts about these giants.
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They have the longest gestation period of any mammal, with a pregnancy lasting around 22 months.
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An elephant's trunk is an incredibly versatile tool, containing over 150,000 muscle units and serving as a nose, hand, horn, and hose.
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Despite their thick skin, elephants can get sunburned and often use mud and sand as sunscreen to protect themselves.
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Like humans, elephants can be left or right-tusked, favouring one tusk over the other for tasks like digging and eating.
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Elephants display altruistic behaviour, caring for injured or sick members of their herd and even mourning their dead.
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They use a combination of vocalisations, rumbles, and infrasound to communicate with each other over long distances.
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Elephants have demonstrated self-recognition in mirror tests, indicating a level of self-awareness.
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