Written by Rhishja Larson
Published on October 15th, 2009
Elephant fact 7: Elephants can regulate their body temperature with their ears.
As elephants flap their ears, blood circulates through the many veins, then returns to the head and body about 9 degrees cooler. Ears are also used to signal alarm or anger when they are brought forward and fully extended.
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This is an AWEsome post, thanks for sharing!
This is my favorite photo of an elephant
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24917549@N04/2670968997
You should add it to your photo gallery!