Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus maximus
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
"Asian Elephants have an amazing trunk, which is a fusion of the nose and the upper lip. It contains over 40,000 muscles but no bones or cartilage, and is an incredibly versatile appendage used for breathing, eating, drinking, dust bathing, showering with water and even as a snorkel when swimming."
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Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus maximus
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
"Asian Elephants have an amazing trunk, which is a fusion of the nose and the upper lip. It contains over 40,000 muscles but no bones or cartilage, and is an incredibly versatile appendage used for breathing, eating, drinking, dust bathing, showering with water and even as a snorkel when swimming."
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Uploaded on March 9, 2025
Taken on February 19, 2025