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How do elephants use their tusks to manipulate objects and tools?

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Elephants use their tusks, which are elongated incisor teeth, to grasp, lift, move, and manipulate objects and tools. Their tusks are used similarly to how we use our hands and fingers for dexterity. Elephants have strong trunk muscles that work in coordination with their tusks to perform various tasks with precision and control.
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