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Can elephants sneeze?

Question #148904. Asked by Creedy.
Last updated Jun 02 2022.
Originally posted Jun 02 2022 4:08 AM.

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Yes they can - their trunk is like a nose, so it can be very loud and produce a lot of spray.

link https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/150627-animals-science-elephants-anatomy-sneezing#:~:text=Elephant%20trunks%20are%20incredible%20multitaskers,in%20Florida%2C%20says%20via%20email.


It can be quite alarming if you're not expecting it.

link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtIz1u8g1F0


Dick King-Smith wrote a lovely little story about a baby elephant with a very large sneeze - it's called 'Blessu'.

link https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1168419.Blessu

Jun 02 2022, 4:19 AM
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Here is an adult elephant sneezing, quite impressive.

link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjISV3s8fLY

Jun 02 2022, 10:25 AM
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