Elephants are among the largest mammals on Earth. They are loved by many for their intelligence and varied personalities. They are easily recognized by their large bodies, huge fan-like ears, and long ...

Well, it looks like we can thank a changing climate for the evolution of the elephant’s trunk. Proboscideans first started popping up in Africa during the early Eocene, around 55 million years ago.

In fact, an elephant's nose is so good it can actually sniff out bombs. People have reported that African elephants avoid land mines in Angola and in 2015, researchers put it to the test.

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk? First It Needed a Long Mandible Moving into open-land grazing helped elephants develop their coiling and ... Deng T, Wang Y, et al. Longer Mandible or Nose?

One of the most recognizable features of an elephant is its trunk – the long appendage that extends out from the animal’s face. Elephants use it for a variety of activities, including drinking, eating ...

The elephant has a secret hiding right on its nose. Its famous trunk, full of muscle and devoid of bone, can move in a virtually infinite number of directions and is capable of performing an array ...

Nandi the baby elephant started life with a spaghetti noodle of a nose, but her mom is teaching the calf that her trunk can be so much more Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Exploring the Fascinating World of Elephant Trunks: Size, Function, and Evolution. Stephanie Heath. December 10, ... Many people see the elephant’s trunk as their nose, and in a way, ...

In this article, we will be discussing all things elephant trunks. Discover how big they get, how they are used, and how Exploring the Fascinating World of Elephant Trunks: Size, Function, and ...