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What do elephants eat

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  • Grasses: A major part of their diet, especially in the wet season.

  • Leaves and twigs: Rich in vitamins and minerals.

  • Fruits: Provide sugars and vitamins.

  • Roots and bulbs: A source of starch and minerals.

  • Tree bark: Elephants use their tusks to strip bark from trees, which provides calcium and roughage that aids digestion. 


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