African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), wrinkled Elephant skin

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), The hide of an elephant is thick for protection and wrinkly to help retain cooling moisture. Recent research has also shown how the skin retains heat that can be shed at nightime

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), The hide of an elephant is thick for protection and wrinkly to help retain cooling moisture. Recent research has also shown how the skin retains heat that can be shed at nightime, Africa

Photographer: Nick Greaves