• @CanadaPlus
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    68 months ago

    That hat makes me wonder, can elephants get sunburned?

    • @TheLemming@lemm.ee
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      8 months ago

      “Animals with pale skin and little fur are most at-risk for sunburns. A few examples are pigs, rhinos, and elephants.” Source

      This is why you are elephants cover their backs in mud, it acts as a sunscreen and also helps to keep them cool.

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        8 months ago

        Huh, TIL! Also interesting about hippo sweat and giraffe tongues.

        Off to found an elephant parasol charity. /s

    • @BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world
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      38 months ago

      Elephants do throw loose dirt on themselves. It was either to help reduce the sun rays, or to help keep mosquitoes off - sorry I can’t remember.