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Secrets of an elephant's trunk
By Annette J Beveridge
An elephant’s trunk is one of the most extraordinary organs in the animal kingdom and is a muscular marvel, providing incredible dexterity and strength. It is part nose, hand, and tool and plays a vital role in feeding, drinking, communication, and even expressing emotion.
But what makes this appendage so powerful and flexible?
Anatomy of the Trunk
The elephant’s trunk is essentially a fusion of its upper lip and nose, elongated over millions of years of evolution. There are no bones, but it is packed with 40,000 to 60,000 individual muscles.
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