An elephant's trunk is essential for most aspects of the animal's life, from interacting with its environment and with other ...
That’s because the trunk is highly sensitive when it comes to sensing touch. Scientists have determined that the whiskers ...
Researchers have studied rat and mouse whiskers, but these key organs for elephants have been largely overlooked.
Elephant trunk whiskers have hollow tubules and variable stiffness, allowing precise touch and manipulation, inspiring future tactile robotics research.
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