The Secret of Elephant Trunk Whiskers Unveiled.

Elephant whiskers, which are thick and immobile, likely contribute to the already highly sensitive nature of the trunk to create a uniquely maneuverable organ, according to a new study. The whiskers are arranged in specific high-density arrays on the ventral trunk and the trunk tip, and provide a haptically controlled action space for the extraordinary manipulative capacities of the elephant trunk. The study is published in the journal Communications Biology.