The U.S. Olympic Swim Trials wrap up this weekend and we are continuing to highlight our very own swimmers here at the Indianapolis Zoo! Today we look at a species that most people assume are not good swimmers - the African elephant. Don't let their size and weight fool you, elephants are fine swimmers. They can swim up to 30 miles and for six continuous hours. Their trunks are also handy for snorkeling. Hey USA Swimming, you wouldn't happen to be qualifying for a 48,000-meter freestyle would yo
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