Elephants (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Elephants may consume as much as 600 pounds of vegetation in a day, potentially impacting the growth and survival of plant species in the African savanna. Credit Duncan Kimuyu Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.