The Elephants trunk is a highly versatile fifth appendage. The proboscis is controlled by thousands of muscles and has remarkable dexterity.
The Elephants trunk is a highly versatile fifth appendage. The proboscis is controlled by thousands of muscles and has remarkable dexterity. Here a bull munches on fresh grass.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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