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Zoologists have uncovered a previously unknown sensory faculty in elephants.
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It explains why the giant beasts' trunks are so dexterous.
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The scientists found that the whiskers at the tip of the trunk are sensitive.
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The incredible sensitivity of the whiskers compensates for the elephant's poor eyesight.
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The whiskers are smart and give the elephant an added sense of intelligence.
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The insights from their research will assist in advancing robotics.
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He said each whisker on elephants' trunks acts as a tactile sensory organ.
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This allows an elephant to pick up something as delicate as a potato chip.
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Contribute to our understanding of the tactile perception of these fascinating animals.
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The study will increase our understanding of neuronal computation.
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