African elephants are herbivorous and have thick skin which keeps them cool Both males and females have tusks

African elephants are herbivorous and have thick skin which keeps them cool Both males and females have tusks Stock Photo
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Joan Barker / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

AR40NH

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50.2 MB (1.6 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3419 x 5128 px | 28.9 x 43.4 cm | 11.4 x 17.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

January 2008

Location:

Limpopo Province, South Africa

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Elephants are extremely intelligent and their memories span many years. Their thick skin helps keep them cool and communicate by receiving sub-sonic rumbles made by other elephants. These messages are received through the sensitive skin on their feet and trunk. The sun-sonic rumbles travel over the ground faster than in through the air. Habitat loss and poaching for ivory are threats facing elephants. Both male and female African elephants have tusks.