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The trouble with trunks

Duration: 02:08

An elephant’s trunk contains around 100,000 muscles and they are very handy; a precision tool but very strong. For baby elephants using this appendage doesn’t come naturally, it takes a lot of practice.

Available since: Fri 21 Sep 2012

This clip is from

Planet Earth Live Specials, An Elephant's Tale

4/5 Newborn elephant calf Maya and her mother Zadie face many challenges in Kenya.

First broadcast: 30 Sep 2012

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