Trunk Show

Can an elephant be a lefty?

The largest land animal on Earth, elephants can be over 13,000 pounds and 10 feet tall. They are known for their excellent memories and can remember locations of water sources, humans, and other elephants for many years. They also show emotions such as joy, grief, and compassion. Elephants mourn their dead and comfort family members in distress.

Elephants are famous for their trunks and tusks. The trunk has 150,000 muscles and can be used for everything from drinking water to picking up tiny objects. Just as humans are right or left-handed, elephants can be right or left-tusked. Elephants communicate through different sounds, such as trumpet calls and rumbles, as well as body language and touch.