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[-] TheLemming@lemm.ee 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 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.

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Huh, TIL! Also interesting about hippo sweat and giraffe tongues.

Off to found an elephant parasol charity. /s

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