Fun Facts About Elephants

Elephants are so adorable with their long trunks and big ears. But how much do you actually know about the biggest land animals on Earth? Here are some interesting facts about elephants you may not know.

They Eat a Lot

These giant animals spend most of their day eating! Elephants spend 12 to 18 hours every single day eating various foods such as fruit, grass, plants, and leaves. An adult elephant eats around 150kg of food every day.

Longest Gestation

African elephants carry their young for 22 months and Asian elephants from 18 to 22 months before they give birth. They have the longest gestation period among mammals.

Tusks

Did you know that elephant tusks never stop growing? This means that you can easily determine an elephant’s age by just looking at their tusks.

Sunblock

When it’s very hot, elephants cover themselves in mud and sand to protect their skin from the sun, so in a way, this is their own sunscreen.

They’re Extremely Intelligent

Elephants are very smart creatures and, after great apes such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans, they’re considered to be the most intelligent animals.