Dogs aren't the only ones working on their doggy paddle! | America's Funniest Home Videos

The U.S. Olympic Swim Trials wrap up this weekend and we are continuing to highlight our very own swimmers here at the Indianapolis Zoo! Today we look at a species that most people assume are not good swimmers - the African elephant. Don't let their size and weight fool you, elephants are fine swimmers. They can swim up to 30 miles and for six continuous hours. Their trunks are also handy for snorkeling. Hey USA Swimming, you wouldn't happen to be qualifying for a 48,000-meter freestyle would yo

Fun Facts Friday: Elephant Swimming Elephants are powerful swimmers with unique adaptations. Their dense bones keep them from floating too high, and their thick skin and subcutaneous fat layer provide buoyancy, allowing them to swim up to 30 miles daily. They’re the only animals that can snorkel at depth, using their trunk to breathe while submerged. When tired, elephants can float briefly on their sides before continuing. They swim using all four legs in a dog-paddle motion. Strong muscles in t

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Happy Baby Elephant Bathing💦💦 | Animals Nature

Watch the baby elephant enjoying in the swimming pool with the ball and run freely at Elephant Nature Park. Credit: elephantnews [YT] | Live Love Elephant