Elephants are famous for their dexterous trunks, which the animals use to eat, drink, trumpet and breathe. If you take a ...

And they are no evolutionary accident: whiskers, surrounded by follicles on their base has “mechanoreceptors” that help expand the animal’s sense of touch. They are tactile sensory organs that help ...

By Will Dunham Feb 13 (Reuters) - An elephant's trunk is essential for most aspects of the animal's life, from interacting with its environment and with other elephants to eating and drinking. And the ...

While the whiskers on a cat might be known to help them balance and detect their surroundings, scientists have discovered ...

Researchers have studied rat and mouse whiskers, but these key organs for elephants have been largely overlooked.

An elephant’s trunk looks rugged, but it is also one of the most sensitive touch organs in the animal kingdom. New research reveals that this sensitivity is partly powered by whiskers whose material ...

Elephant trunks are the most impressive noses in the animal kingdom. Made almost entirely of muscle, they can lift hundreds of pounds, suck up gallons of water, and sniff out landmines. Read more.

An elephant's trunk looks rugged, but it is also one of the most sensitive touch organs in the animal kingdom. New research reveals that this ...

Discover how Andrew Schulz's groundbreaking research reveals the intricate role of whiskers in the extraordinary dexterity of elephant trunks, showcasing their ability to perform complex tasks and ...

While the whiskers on a cat might be known to help them balance and detect their surroundings, scientists have discovered elephants have super whiskers too. Around 1,000 whiskers cover their trunks, ...