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How much food and water can an adult elephant consume in a day?

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Illustration of an African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) shown in profile, highlighting its large ears, long trunk, and curved tusks, with a scale bar indicating size.
elephant African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana).

An adult elephant typically consumes about 100 kg (220 pounds) of food and 100 litres (26 gallons) of water per day.12

These amounts can double for an individual that is particularly hungry or thirsty. This high level of consumption is a significant factor in how elephants influence and alter the ecosystems in which they live.12