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SOUND ON for gulping noises! Drinks from the hose have been popular lately, and both Bambi and Guillermina have shown lots of enthusiasm for some cold water from the caregivers. For this week’s Sunday Smile, Maia takes her turn at filling up her nose and spraying the water into her mouth. (There’s a common misconception that elephants drink using their noses like a straw; they don’t.) For those of you who experience ASMR, you’ll likely appreciate the satisfying sound Maia creates as she squirts the water into her throat.