Asian Elephant Sepia Study _ear, Hair 9 Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Sepia closeup showing length, shape, patterns, hairs, and wrinkles of Asian Elephant ear. Each elephants ear is unique and different to any other elephants ear. They are used just like fingerprints on a human as a type of identification. The ears serve several important functions in the elephant. When a threat is perceived by the elephant, the ears are spread wide on each side of the head, which produces a huge frontal area. Ear hair for protection and heat loss.