• TheLemming@lemm.ee
      8·
      3 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
        3·
        3 months ago

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

        Off to found an elephant parasol charity. /s

    • BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      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.