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Yes, they do. Mainly for the males' tusks which they use as a decoration or carve something from it. Many different types of elephants are endangered and some are illegal to hunt. Hunters also hunt elephants for their skin. They might use the skin for purses or jackets.
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Do africans hunt elephants?
Yes. Some tribes that live in the African Forests hunt various animals for food. This includes the Elephants also. But, this is not the biggest threat to African Elephants. Poachers who kill them for their Tusks have killed thousands of Elephants.
Is there enough food for elephants in Africa?
There is enough food for the elephants in Africa; the problem that they have is that people hunt them for their valuable ivory tusks.
Does and elephant hunt?
Elephants are herbivores . If you mean do they chase wild animals and kill them for food, then no they do not.
Can elephants hunt tigers?
No because elephants are herbivores. It's the other way around, tigers can hunt elephants
What are African elephants prey?
Elephants are herbivores, they do not hunt.
How an elephant hunts?
Elephants do not hunt. They are herbivores. They eat grass and fruit etc. and live where this food is available.
Does an elephant hunt for food alone?
Well, elephants don't really 'hunt' per se. They are herbivores. They forage for food in groups. Females and young make up family groups and males tend to live in bachelor herds unless looking for a mate.
Are elephants in dangered?
they are in dangered because people hunt them for their ivry tusks
Where do elephants hunt?
Elephants don't hunt because they are herbivores which eat plant matter. They eat leaves, twigs, grass, roots and fruit.
What do elephants eat and hunt?
Elephants are herbivores, plant eaters. And plants rarely needs to be hunted.
Who hunts elephants?
Lions, hyaenas and wild dogs hunt elephants in Africa. They can only take calves as the adults are too big. In Asia the main predators are tigers, and they have occasionally been known to kill adults.
What are some predators that hunt An African elephant?
Man, lions, hyena, and wild dogs. Lions, hyena, and wild dogs may hunt and kills elephants, but it is for food. Man hunts elephant for sport.
