• @TheLemming@lemm.ee
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      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.

    • @BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world
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      33 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.