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Elephants Use 'Hot Spots' to Stay Cool

Elephants can fine tune their body temperature using "hot spots" scattered around their bodies, according to research which questions the widely held belief that the animals use their giant ears to stay cool.

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Finding Sanctuary ~
Since 1995, twenty-four elephants have found sanctuary in Tennessee. They live out their lives with the freedom to roam the natural habitat of the Sanctuary, making new friends and special relationships as the years pass.

To read each elephant's unique story visit our 'Meet the Elephants' page and stay up-to-date with weekly posts in the Ele-Notes.

There's lots more to see at the Sanctuary:
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Queenie was born in Asia in 1959. She performed in the circus her entire life before coming to the Sanctuary. Her best friends were Minnie and Lottie, but Queenie was everyone's friend and enjoyed the company of all the elephants. Queenie passed away with little warning and caregivers at her side in the Sanctuary habitat she loved on March 29, 2008.
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