10 amazing facts about elephant

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Elephants sometimes also eat soil because it contains mineral elements.

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In ancient times, elephants were used to fight in wars.

Elephants are also very adept at swimming and can stay in water for hours.

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Elephants do not know how to jump and elephants never jump.

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Elephants search for water with the help of their trunk. Elephants can smell water from about 12 miles away.

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The ears of an elephant are so large that they can hear even the slightest sound.

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Despite the elephant's legs being so heavy, even the sound of their walking cannot be heard.

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Elephants sleep for about three to four hours a day.

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Elephants eat up to 150 kg of food daily and can drink 30 to 40 liters of water.

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Elephants use mud and dust to keep their skin cool.

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