Elephants have big, long trunks by no mistake. They use it for a variety of different tasks. This includes, grabbing food, sucking up water, breathing and trumpeting. Their trunks are necessary for these tasks, and it is found that elephants with no trunks are much less likely to survive.

They have thick skin, which is 2.5cm thick in most cases. All of the folds and wrinkles in their skin allow them to retain up to 10 times more water than flat skin. This ability allows them to cool down.

They also keep their skin clean and free of sunburns by frequently taking dust or mud baths.

They also rely on their trunks very heavily as a communication device. An elephant will make a loud trumpeting noise as a warning to its herd and their preditors.

• Big feet: They need these big feet because they need a larger foundation to support them.

• Tusks: Used for digging as well as protection against predators.

1. They use their ears like fans. It creates a slight breeze which will cool down the elephant. On colder days, the elephant will hold their ears as close as possible to their body to decrease the loss of heat.

2. They also play in mud and water in attempt to cool themselves off.