Quotes ...archives How Much Do Elephants Eat? * You would think that elephants eat a lot to keep their size. Well, you are right, they do! This elephant would stop for a bite every few minutes and tore out an entire banana tree as an afternoon snack. * They also look like they are bald. But elephants do have hair, very wiry, stringy, rough patchwork of hair. * In the past elephants were used as a weapon by Thai armies to break through enemy lines. Elephants from opposing sides would tackle each other so the rider could gain the upper hand against his opponent. * In business, an endeavor or venture that proves to be a conspicuous failure is called a"white elephant" (it sounds big and impressive, but it doesn't exist) . Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fong Copyright © 2005 The Little Entrepreneur Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.