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A storm gathers in Amboseli National Park, Kenya. Elephants’ feet may support a creature of extraordinary size, but they are also highly sensitive—sensitive enough to detect the far-off rumblings of an impending storm. Nerve endings in the skin and fatty cushions are attuned to the faint tremors carried through the earth. By lifting one foot and pressing the other deeper into the ground, elephants pick up these signals and home in on the source—sometimes as far as 100 kilometers (62 miles) away. It’s an invaluable skill, especially in times of drought when the promise of rain means life-giving water. | Posted on 21/Jan/2025 01:37:11
