Elephant

 I am wrinkly 

not because I'm growing old 

                   My wrinkles catch mud and debris 

which reflect the sun's rays 

and hold ten times more water 

than smooth skins like yours 

Can't sweat, need all my water  to survive 

My big flapping ears 

help me keep cool, 

tiny hairs covering my body 

give out heat 

I drink a hundred litres a day, 

in emergency a pharyngeal pouch 

at the back of my throat 

    quenches my thirst 

I can sense storms 

             over a hundred miles away 

            by sensing seismic sounds 

        from my hooves on the ground 

        Have the biggest animal brain, 

             recall water sources 

              from tens of years ago

You might have seen or read about my trunk's 

         amazing versatility and strength 

         I eat and drop a lorry load too 

So when you see me on tv, safari or at the zoo, 

    think corr it's incredible what I can do