The snout was elongated with overhead nostrils and eyes. Blood pours from his nostrils and smoke billows from his ears. The snout is short and rounded with large nostrils. It has a flat nose with large nostrils. Valves seal the nostrils and ears when it is submerged. The nostrils and ears are sealed while submerged. The nasal openings, the bony nostrils, were elongated. They have nasal flaps to prevent water entering their nostrils. The nostrils and small ears can close. It also has red nostrils and lips, a yellow beard and white tufts. It avoids inhaling the dust by sealing the nostrils. The nasal septum is composed of tiny muscle units that stretch horizontally between the nostrils. Desmans are able to close both their nostrils and ears while diving. The nose drill bits are used for creating and perfecting the nostrils of the doll. The gland secretes highly concentrated brine stored near the nostrils above the beak.