Elephant Facts

• Cooling with Ears: Elephants don't sweat. They use the blood vessels in their large ears to cool down, then circulate that cooler blood throughout their body. • Can Get Sunburned: Because their skin can get sunburned, elephants throw sand on their backs and heads to protect themselves from the sun. • Longest Gestation Period: Elephants have the longest gestation period of all land mammals, averaging 21 to 22 months (nearly 2 years).