Remarkable Sense of Touch in Elephant’s Trunk Isn’t Just about Muscles or Nerves: Study

23:23 - 17 Feb 2026

In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems aimed to characterize the geometry, porosity, and stiffness of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) whiskers.

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