#elefactfriday

Last Friday, the EleFact focused on how hair helps an elephant stay cool. We thought it would be interesting to share more about elephant fuzz and exactly how it helps elephants in general. You’ve seen photos of Asian elephants Maia and Guillermina, who have the most obvious furry heads. The…...

It’s technically winter here in Mato Grosso, but it’s also the dry season, and that means things are hot and arid. Although humans have their own ways of staying cool, today we want to discuss how elephants manage to beat the heat in the warmer months. ...