ADAPTATIONS
As decades passed, asian elephants have adapted to ensure survival. They have evolved in order to protect, feed, and live for the longest lifespan. Their trunks have distinct characteristics that allow them to have the most equipped, strength and flexibility. It is also found that these elephants have one finger-like body part found on their trunks that allow them to pick up small objects. Their brains are large to store learning behaviors and control of their motor functions.
Their leg bones work as pillars to stabilize their bodies and allow the elephants to stand for long periods of time. If they want to take naps they can do it standing up. When an elephant feels comfortable in their location then they will lay down to sleep for about 6 hours. They’ve also evolved to have padding on the bottom of their heels for extra cushion. For male asian elephants they have tusks that let them collect water, remove bark, and use as a tool to move heavy items. In fact they can be right-tusked or left-tusked. Their tusks can grow throughout their lifetime and can break pieces off if they don’t have a desired length. The elephant’s have also adapted to have tissues that help with non-evaporated and evaporative heat loss. The surface of the elephant’s skin will appear cracked and wrinkling to ensure that water can be absorbed and dispersed throughout the body to maintain stable temperatures. |