Access to Indoors The elephant herd will have access to their indoor habitat on days that are near or at 100 degrees.
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Scientific Name: Elephas maximus
Range: South and Southeast Asia
Habitat: Tropical forests, grasslands
Food: Plants, grasses, bark
Senses of smell and touch are very important. The trunk is used for many functions, including snorkeling, eating, dusting, touching, smelling, pushing, and greeting.
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TRIVIA How many bones are in an elephant's trunk?
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0 bones. It is made up of muscles and ligaments.