World Elephant Day, observed on August 12, is one way of recognising the importance of elephants in our ecosystem
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Here are some interesting facts about elephants
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The largest land mammal in the world is the African Savanna (Bush) elephant, whose adult males may grow to a height of three metres and weigh 6,000 kg on average
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The majority of an elephant's skin is 2.5 cm thick. Their skin's creases and wrinkles may hold up to ten times as much water as their smooth skin, which aids in cooling down
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The elephant is the national animal of Thailand
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The trunk of an elephant contains about 150,000 muscle units. Their trunks are probably the most sensitive organs found in any mammal
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Elephants can eat for up to three-quarters of the day because they consume so much food
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Elephant calves can stand up 20 minutes after being born and begin to walk in an hour
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Elephants are said to never forget because their temporal lobe, the part of the brain linked to memory, is bigger and denser than anyone else's