Researchers have recently shed light on how ancestral elephants developed their dexterous trunks, a significant evolutionary adaptation. The study offers valuable insights into the feeding behaviors of extinct longirostrine elephantiforms -- elephant-like mammals known for their elongated lower jaws and tusks. Evolution of longirostrine gomphotheres Longirostrine gomphotheres, part of the proboscidean family, are known for their prolonged evolutionary phase featuring an exceptionally elongated lower jaw. This fascinating study was crucial for understanding the dynamics behind the evolution of the extended lower jaw and lengthy trunks in these...