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Cute elephant tushes

 

 

We’re back for EleFACT Friday!

Last week, we talked about elephant tusks. But have you heard of elephant tushes? It’s not what you think! Female Asian Elephants don’t have tusks, they have tushes, which are little tusks that seldom protrude more than an inch or two from the lip line. However, not every female Asian elephant has them. They are small and brittle, causing them to easily break.

Rana has an extra-long left tush with a notable notch in it. That’s her cute little tush and tongue in the photo- and let’s not forget the fuzzy hairs and rainbow that make the picture complete.

Comments(14)

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    Julie says
    February 19, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    I swear there is some kind of magic coming from ESB, and it shows in every beautiful photo and every lovely post. Thank you so much, ESB family, for what you do! Your magic is traveling around the world to those who love you!!!

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    John says
    February 19, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    This is interesting. What a nice close-up Rana. You’re gorgeous.

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    Nannette Stone says
    February 19, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    Rana, like the rest of you, you have a lovely tush ❤️

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    fernande poitras says
    February 19, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    une autre chose que je ne savais pas Merci nous tenir informer sur plein de choses que nous ignorons

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    Barbara Wilson says
    February 19, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    Perfectly sweet tush on Rana! Very happy about EleFact Friday!

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    Victoria Bush says
    February 19, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    I did not know that. Thanks!

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    Nancy Shaw says
    February 19, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    Ha Thank you

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    Kelejan says
    February 19, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    But what do they do with their tushes. Are they good for nibbling food etc?

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    Audrey says
    February 19, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    I’ve learned so much about elephants on this site. Thank you.
    You’re all very special people.
    ❤️

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    Lori Hoover says
    February 19, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Of course our sweet Rana is sharing a picture of her beautiful tush and tongue. Tell her thank you for the close up from me. Her fuzzies are adorable as well.

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    SHEILA says
    February 19, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    OH SWEET❤️? RANA. U HAVE A VERY LOVEY LIL TUSH❗️YES THIS GIRL IS FUZZY !
    COULD BE BECAUSE SHES AN ELDER NOW OR SHES NOT RUBBING OFF ALL HER FUR!
    IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A FULL BODY FUZZY PHOTO OF RANA❓

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      Kat Blais says
      February 20, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      An overall photo of her doesn’t do the fuzz justice, you can only see most of it up close.

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    Sallie says
    February 19, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Rana, I love your tush, which ever end it is . . .

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    Wim says
    February 20, 2021 at 6:11 am

    Beautiful picture fit for a queen. Interesting to know the tush story. ??

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