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Here's how combination of muscle and skin plays important role in elephant
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Atlanta (Georgia) [US], July 25 (ANI): According to a recent study from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an elephant's folded skin plays a significant part in stretching its trunk in addition to its muscles. The creature can easily grab fragile vegetation and break apart tree trunks tha
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Elephant biomechanics suggests new approach for soft robotics
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [U.S], July 22 (ANI): A new study suggests that an elephant's muscles aren't the only way it stretches its trunk, its folded skin also plays an important role. The combination of muscle and skin gives the animal the versatility to grab fragile vegetation and rip apart tree trunks.
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