Discover how an elephant’s trunk works like nature’s ultimate multi-tool. Learn how elephants use their trunks to smell, ...

The trunk of an elephant is among the versatile appendages in the animal kingdom. Now a research team has shown that most of its dexterity can be reproduced with a model using just three "muscles." ...

Elephants are famous for their dexterous trunks, which the animals use to eat, drink, trumpet and breathe. If you take a close look at the iconic appendage—an elongated nose and upper lip—you’ll see ...

Looks like someone is growing up! A video of baby elephant learning how to use her trunk is the absolute cutest. She's just figuring it out! I mean, I totally get it. If you suddenly realized that you ...

Why is the elephant trunk so wrinkly? It sounds like the start of one of Aesop’s fables. But in a new study in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers offer up some answers. This all ...

Elephants are fascinating animals, and their trunks are even more impressive once you realize everything they can do. This long, flexible combination of nose and upper lip has over 40,000 muscles ...

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An elephant never forgets where the treats are hidden.