5 Interesting Facts about the Trunk of an African Elephant 1. An elephant trunk contains 40 000 different muscles. The human body only contains 639! This gives us an idea on the immense complexity of this amazing appendage. 2. The elephant trunk is by far the most versatile appendage on the planet. It is used to breath, drink, eat, smell, snorkel, communicate - as well as being used as a 'hand' to touch, feel, hold, grab, pull etc. 3. The trunk is both extremely delicate and extremely strong. Th

35K views · 693 reactions | An elephant's trunk is its most versatile tool, used for breathing, grasping, and producing sound. It is probably the most versatile amazing body part in the animal kingdom. Here are six facts you probably didn't know about elephant trunks. Visit www.explore.org/africam to see our new cams hosting some of the largest elephants on the planet. | explore.org | Facebook

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