Reporting Date:  20.03.2012

Elephants are the heaviest land mammals weighing between 4-6 tonnes. They have such big bodies which require them to feed all day long. They can spend 18-20 hours feeding but usually take short breaks and rest below trees with good shade or head down to water holes.

Its not common to find this giant fast asleep because of its weight. In-case of any danger it may a long time to get back on its feet making it vulnerable. Ellys tend to be at ease in areas where they know its 100% safe hence can fall asleep after a long hard day under the scorching sun.

NB: * = Same animals seen by different rangers