What Do Elephants Eat?
Since African elephants live in savannas and forests, their diet mainly consists of plants and fruits. On average, adults eat 300 to 400 pounds of food per day! They sleep very little because they are constantly grazing for food. 80% of an elephant's day is spent eating. Elephants can consume up to 152 liters of water per day. Did you know that a male elephant can consume 212 liters of water in only 5 minutes? That is a lot of water!