“Why are elephants big?”

Alex, 10, Texas

Debbie Flinkman Zookeeper, Elephant Trails, Smithsonian’s National Zoo Elephants have many natural advantages that have helped them grow to be so big. An elephant can use the reach of its trunk, powerful tusks, long memory, and intelligence to find and consume food—up to 500 pounds of leaves, branches, fruits, and roots each day. Do you have a question for a zookeeper? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the Smithsonian’s National Zoo at nationalzoo.si.edu.…

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