Trunk of the African elephant - Fascinating Africa

Elephants lift their trunks toward you on safari, it’s typically to smell you. An elephant’s trunk is an incredibly sensitive and versatile organ, combining a nose, upper lip, and more than 40,000 muscles. Their sense of smell is one of the most acute in the animal kingdom—elephants can detect water from miles away and recognize individual scents. 🎥 @craighowes 📍 @atzaro.okavango By raising their trunk, they can better pick up airborne scents, much like lifting an antenna. This behavior often