* Grazing Giants: Elephants are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. They spend most of their day grazing, consuming large amounts of grass, leaves, bark, fruits, and roots.
* Trunk Power: Elephants use their powerful trunks to gather food. They can use their trunks to strip leaves from branches, uproot plants, and even scoop water to drink.
* No Teeth, No Problem: Elephants have large, flat molars for grinding their food. These molars wear down over time and are replaced by new ones throughout their life.
* Big Appetites: A single adult elephant can consume up to 300 pounds of food each day! That's a lot of vegetation!
* Water is Key: Elephants need to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. They can drink up to 50 gallons of water per day.
* Social Dining: Elephants often eat together in groups. This helps them to find food and protect each other from predators.
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