World's largest herbivore, the African elephant, makes unique food choices
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 13:01
in Biology & Nature
When is an elephant a picky eater? A study of the African elephant finds that, despite its large size and fast-operating digestive system, this mammal does not eat just anything. This megaherbivore selectively chooses species and parts of the woody plants that comprise its diet.