An elephant’s tusks are one of its most distinctive features. But what is the purpose of elephant tusks? How long can they be? Do all elephants have them? What determines when an elephant will start growing their tusk(s)? Read on to find out!

An elephant’s tusks are one of its most distinctive features. But what is the purpose of elephant tusks? How long can they be? Do all elephants have them? What determines when an elephant will start growing their tusk(s)? Read on to find out!