How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
An elephant trunk has up to 40,000 muscles. A human has more than 600 muscles in the entire body. Elephants use their trunks to help them suck up water for drinking, pick up or touch objects, trumpet warnings, and greet one another.
More frequently asked questions on the Elephant
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How often do elephants give birth?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do elephants have good memories?
How do Elephants Communicate?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is an impala?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is an Eland?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Serval endangered?
What do hippos eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do porcupines eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?