I WONDER - How Much Do Elephants Eat?

Elephants are herbivores, meaning they consume only plants. As one of the largest animals, they spend much of their time eating. They require up to 150 kilograms of food daily, equivalent to about 375 tins of baked beans, though half may remain undigested.

What type of diet do elephants follow?

• Insectivorous

• Omnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

Why do elephants spend a large part of their day eating?

• They are social animals.

• They are one of the largest animals.

• They have a slow metabolism.

• They are nocturnal animals.

Approximately how much food does an elephant need each day?

• 50 kilograms

• 200 kilograms

• 100 kilograms

• 150 kilograms

How many tins of baked beans is equivalent to an elephant's daily food intake?

• 300 tins

• 200 tins

• 375 tins

• 450 tins

What happens to about half of the food elephants consume?

• It is stored as fat.

• It is used for energy.

• It leaves the body undigested.

• It is converted into muscle.