#elefactfriday

Happy EleFACT Friday. Did you know that, as humans, our bodies contain organs and body parts that have lost or changed function over time? Vestiges, or vestigial structures, are pieces of human and animal bodies that continue to exist without retaining their original function. It’s most often used in biology…...

On EleFact Friday, we like to bring you facts about elephants that you may have never heard, elaborate on some lesser-known theories, and share more detailed stories about the sanctuary elephants and their anatomy. Today, however, we’ll be busting a myth. ...

Elephants like Maia and Guillermina are well known for their fuzzy heads, while other elephants at sanctuary – like Bambi – have smooth heads. This week’s EleFact will talk about why this happens and exactly what the hair is for. ...