1. Elephants use their trunks to say hello
Just like a handshake or a hug they intertwine their trunks when meeting to show affection or acceptance.
2. To smell things that are far away
Elephants are great at sniffing things out, and they can even smell water 19 km away.
3. Snorkel through deep water
Elephants are great swimmers and their built-in snorkel makes it easy for them to cross deep rivers. All they do is let the tips of their trunks out to breathe.
4. Use it as a tool or weapon
The trunk can beat away threats or use it to search for food on the ground
5. To make each other feel better
They use their trunks to pat and embrace in times of distress.
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