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\nWhy do elephants have wrinkled skin? The intricate web of cracks and crevices that gives African elephants their distinctive look is, in fact, an essential adaptation. Their ability to stay cool in hot African temperatures is thanks to...\nWhy do elephants have wrinkled skin? The intricate web of cracks and crevices that gives African elephants their distinctive look is, in fact, an essential adaptation. Their ability to stay cool in hot African temperatures is thanks to these \"wrinkles,\" which aren't actually wrinkles at all, but millions of microscopic cracks in their epidermis. ➡ Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site Facebook Twitter Instagram In the latest video from Decoder, learn how elephants use a method called evaporative cooling to control their body temperature and why their skin’s uniquely cracked texture helps them stay cool even on the hottest of days. For more, read “Evolved to Crack” in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic Magazine. See How Cracked Skin Helps Elephants Stay Cool | Decoder National Geographic\n
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