Elephant trunks have long fascinated researchers and animal lovers alike. Strong and powerful, yet flexible and precise enough to grab a single blade of grass, the elephant trunk has also served as a ...

Why is the elephant trunk so wrinkly? It sounds like the start of one of Aesop’s fables. But in a new study in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers offer up some answers. This all ...

Trunk rotations involve twisting the torso while keeping the lower body stable. This movement targets the muscles around the ...

Tapirs use their trunks for many different reasons! The versatility of the appendage helps tapirs survive by assisting with foraging and defense. Their flexibility helps to grasp objects, improving ...