elephant anatomy

Happy EleFACT Friday. We’ve shared some information about the complexities of elephant skin before, but today we want to talk about all of their wrinkled glory that we know and love. ...

I’m sure you have noticed that some elephants, like Maia, have fuzzy heads, while others, like Bambi, have smooth heads. Some have asked why that difference exists, and the answers are relatively simple: genetics and, especially for elephants who have lived in captivity, healthy skin. Much like humans, who have…...