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[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 7 months ago

That hat makes me wonder, can elephants get sunburned?

[-] TheLemming@lemm.ee 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 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.

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

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

Off to found an elephant parasol charity. /s

[-] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 3 points 7 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.

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