Elephant Anatomy Collection

Close up of an African Elephant
Dan Edwards

Close up of an African Elephant
Dan Edwards

Black and White artistic image of an African Elephant
Dan Edwards

Black and White Close up Image of an African Elephant
Dan Edwards

African Elephant
Dan Edwards

African Elephant
Dan Edwards

African Elephant
Dan Edwards

Black and White image of an African Elephant
Dan Edwards

Black and White Close up of an Elephants face
Dan Edwards

Black and white close up of an elephants eye
Dan Edwards

Black and white close up of an elephants face
Dan Edwards

Close up of an elephants face
Dan Edwards

black and white close up of an elephants eye
Dan Edwards

Elephants face
Dan Edwards

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Elephants are fascinating creatures with a complex anatomy that sets them apart from other animals. Their massive size is supported by strong bones and muscles, allowing them to carry their weight effortlessly. Their trunk, which is actually an elongated nose and upper lip, contains over 40,000 muscles and can be used for breathing, smelling, touching, grasping objects, and even making sounds. Their tusks are elongated incisor teeth made of ivory and are used for digging for water, stripping bark from trees, or defending themselves against predators. Elephants have large ears that help regulate their body temperature by flapping them to cool down. They also have thick skin that protects them from the sun's harsh rays and insect bites. Inside their bodies, elephants have a unique digestive system that allows them to extract nutrients from tough plant material. They have four molars in each jaw that continuously grow throughout their lifetime as they wear down from grinding up vegetation.