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Welcome to this new episode. A young elephant calf in Hwanj National Park, Zimbabwe
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is believed to have been attacked by lions or hyenas in a brutal encounter. Despite this
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unfortunate incident, the calf can still nurse from its mother which it brings a spark of hope
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for its survival. An elephant's trunk, also known as a proboscis, can be used to breathe, bath
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transport water to its mouth, and also to grasp objects for eating. As an adult
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an elephant's trunk is capable of lifting more than 700 pounds. Elephants need vast amounts
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of food and water daily. They collect and consume it using their trunks. Without a trunk reaching
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high branches to collect food will be incredibly difficult. This may lead to starvation and even
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death. Apart from that, trunks are sensitive tools used for smelling, touching, and exploring
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their environment. Losing this sensory input it might lead to disadvantage in navigating
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and understanding their surroundings. But how about defense? Elephants also use their trunks
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as weapons, trumpeting loudly and swatting predators. Without this defensive mechanism, they become more vulnerable to attacks. Lastly, let's talk about social interaction
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Elephants are highly social creatures and use their trunks for greetings, affection
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and communication. Losing this ability can lead to isolation and exclusion from their herd
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Furthermore, this can also reduce their chances to survive. Let's discuss more down below in this article
