Description

Elephants are often referred to as "pachyderms" (herbivorous mammals with thick skin). But their skin is so sensitive that they can even get sunburned. This is why they often get covered with several layers of mud. They also use it as a pleasant “cool wrap” to protect themselves from the scorching heat. Their large ears do not allow them to have better hearing than other animals, but they do help them withstand the African heat. When they fan themselves by shaking them, the blood they contain cools and helps to cool them.