Stepping Through ZAM: Day 7, Savannah Module » ElephantTrunkFingersbySteve

African Elephants have a “two-fingered” trunk unlike Asian Elephants which only have one finger. Photo credit Steve Goodall

African Elephants have a “two-fingered” trunk unlike Asian Elephants which only have one finger. Photo credit Steve Goodall

Elephants are either right- or left-tusked the way most people have a dominant hand. You can tell which is the dominant tusk because it will be shorter and smoother from the extra use. Photo credit Steve Goodall
Elephant feet, capable of holding up a 9000-pound animal, are very important and our Keepers take foot care very seriously, giving each of our Elephants a pedicure every single day.

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