How many pounds of food does an African elephant eat in one day?

Answer 1

To some extent, it depends on the type of elephant you are asking about and where they live. For example, an African elephant in the wild will eat over 770 pounds of food in one day. Elephants in a zoo eat only about 150 pounds of food a day. The Asiatic elephant in the wild eats about 650 pounds of food in one day. As you can see, it varies a good amount between living in the wild and in captivity, as well as among the different breeds of elephants. (Also, just extra information - elephants will eat about 16 hours a day and are vegetarians.)

Answer 2

Elephants eat between 149 and 169 kg (330-375 lb.) of vegetation daily. Elephants consume grasses, small plants, bushes, fruit, twigs, tree bark, and roots. Acacia tree leaves and bark are a real favorite because they contain calcium and provide roughage, which aids digestion. The elephant tusks are used to carve into the trunk and tear off strips of bark.

Elephants require about 68.4 to 98.8 L (18 to 26 gal.) of water daily, but may consume up to 152 L (40 gal.) and an adult male elephant can drink up to 212 L (55 gal.) of water in less than five minutes.

An adult elephant can eat 140-270 kgs (300-600 lbs) of food a day.

Answer 3

Elephants spend most of their time eating. They need about 300 pounds of food and some 40 gallons of water every day.

Answer 4

how many pounds of food can a bull elephant eat a day

Answer 5

An African elephant can consume up to 300-600 pounds of food in a single day. Their diet mainly consists of grasses, leaves, bark, and various fruits.

Answer 6

225 kg