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Elephants consume a substantial amount of food daily, typically ranging from 150 to 300 kilograms (330 to 660 pounds), with some individuals eating up to 600 pounds in a day, especially in the wild.
Their diet consists mainly of grasses, leaves, bark, twigs, fruits, and other vegetation, and they may spend 12 to 18 hours a day feeding.
In terms of water, elephants drink between 40 to 50 gallons (approximately 150 to 200 liters) per day, though some sources note they can consume up to 60 gallons (225 liters) or even 55 gallons in a single session.
They use their trunks to suck up water and then spray it into their mouths, and they may drink only once a day or every few days depending on availability.