The secret to an elephant’s grace? Whiskers

An elephant’s trunk can surpass a human’s height and lift trees — a marvel of strength that’s conversely so gentle it can grasp a tortilla chip without breaking it. So how do the thick-skinned animals with poor eyesight pull off such delicate tasks? In a word, whiskers. New research published Thursday in the journal Science […] The post The secret to an elephant’s grace? Whiskers appeared first on Digital Journal.