Elephants seen ‘snorkelling’ in Zambezi River Posted by Anita Froneman on 4 May 2022 We all know elephants love water, and safari-goer Sue Brown witnessed some ellies floating down the Zambezi River while using their trunks as snorkels. ‘We watched in absolute awe at this herd of elephants drifted along in the current of Zambezi River – reaching their island destination. Our guide Vusa told us in 30 years he had not witnessed this wonderful spectacle,’ Brown said. A study done by Australian scientists showed that elephants probably had an aquatic ancestor, and elephants today still use their trunks to breathe when they enter deep water. ‘Like most other mammals, elephants are natural-born swimmers. They can swim completely submerged underwater, using their trunks to breathe with a built-in snorkel, elephants can swim for hours without stopping. If they do get tired, the elephants’ massive bodies allow them to easily float and rest—it’s nearly impossible for them to drown,’ Brown added. Take a look at the video shared on Facebook page Africa, this is why I live here: ALSO READ 6 perky padstals between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Related Posts Explorers discover 192 m deep sinkhole in China with forest inside 19 May 2022 A 192-metre-deep sinkhole has been discovered by a team of Chinese scientists with trees as... read more Flock of birds team up against lone snake in Kruger National Park 18 May 2022 In this clip from Latest Sightings, a flock of birds surround a lone snake, taking... read more Hyena left paralysed after lion attack seen thriving months later 4 May 2022 A two-legged spotted hyena was seen in the Greater Kruger in January 2021 after having... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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