Three-week-old elephant calf at Whipsnade Zoo learns to dust bathe during heatwave
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Three-week-old elephant calf at Whipsnade Zoo learns to dust bathe during heatwave

6 Jul 2026 · Originally published 6 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Whipsnade Zoo elephant calf learns heatwave cooling tricks
A three-week-old Asian elephant calf at Whipsnade Zoo has begun learning how to dust bathe to stay cool in the summer heat. By mimicking his mother and the rest of the herd, the calf is mastering a vital survival skill that helps protect elephant skin from the sun.
Source: Good News Post Bedfordshire
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