That hat makes me wonder, can elephants get sunburned?

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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“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.

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

Off to found an elephant parasol charity. /s

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