*Schleich African Elephant Female

Elephants are known as
being thick skinned. However, their skin is so sensitive, they can even
get sunburned. That is why elephants often throw several layers of mud on
themselves. This pleasant "cooling pack" also combats the scorching
heat. While elephants cannot hear any better than other animals with
their huge ears, they help them to cope with the African heat. When they
fan with their ears, the blood cools down and provides them with
refreshment.