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It is calculated that at least a third of tree species in central African forests rely on elephants in this way for distribution of seeds. The seeds of many plant species in central African and Asian forests are dependent on passing through an elephant's digestive tract before they can germinate. Large marula trees within the fenced-off area disappeared from that landscape at the same rate as did trees outside of that area – indicating that other factors are also at play.

A 300-ha area in northern Kruger was fenced off to breed roan antelope, during the time of the elephant culling program, and no elephants accessed the fenced-off area.

Because its digestive system is inefficient and only has the ability to digest 40% of consumed plant matter, the species consumes large amounts of food at a time. However, unlike humans, the stomach of an elephant is 4-chambered, like a cow. It has a stomach vital to the chemical digestion of consumed food. Births occur during all months of the year, but appear to be most frequent during the rainy season. Usually, there is only one calf born at a time.

An average weight for a newborn calf is about 200-250 pounds. The gestation period is about 22 months.The elephant is a vegetarian animal, and herbs make up an estimated 50% of its daily diet. The elephant compensates for its digestive deficiencies by eating large amounts of food. The elephant’s digestive system is described as inefficient, as it can only digest 40% of what the elephant eats.I want to start by saying that most drinking establishments do a good job of keeping things clean. It is the 900-pound gorilla that nobody wants to talk about but we all know is there. Microbes also can break down many plant defensive compounds. some hindgut use coprophagy to run food through a second time to better digest and absorb the work of those microbes, YUCK) 4.

(foregut fermenters benefit more from 2 and 3. digestion) gets converted to more protein instead of excreted.The main function played by digestive system in human bodies is to break down solid food into tiny particles (Burstein, 2009). This is by secreting varied juices, which aid digestion of food along the small intestines, stomach and in the mouth.