Chimp & See Talk

Big forehead?

  • Snorticus by Snorticus

    Is it just me, or does this #elephant have an unusually big, flat, & long forehead? Also, those tusks seem at an odd angle away from the head.

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    Right ear has a long vertical cut at lower edge.

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  • NuriaM by NuriaM scientist, moderator in response to Snorticus's comment.

    Wow!! he´s impressive...

    His broad forehead indicates that it´s a male, and the long distance between his tusks is not only a male-related trait, but also a consequence of the anomalous tusk growth: EleMaleGS02 😃

    This type of tusk growth is very rare, but I have already seen some:

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  • puddock by puddock

    He's gorgeous and very impressive 😃

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