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 have?

Why might it not be surprising that elephants spend most of their day eating?

How much food do elephants need per day?

What is the approximate equivalent of 150 kilograms of food in tins of baked beans?

What might happen to some of the food elephants consume?