• TheLemming@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    “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.

    • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org
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      7 months ago

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

      Off to found an elephant parasol charity. /s