Elephants have just one stomach. However, it has multiple stomach chambers. This is because the elephant’s food is very fibrous and hard to digest. It is easier for t… See more

The first compartment
The first compartment of the elephant’s stomach is the rumen. The rumen is like a giant sieve, trapping all of the debris and large piece… See more

The large intake of food is not the only thing that makes digestion different in elephants. Their digestive system is also significantly slower than humans and other animals. The digesti… See more

The elephant’s stomach is important because it breaks down the food into smaller pieces and sends them through the rest of the digestive tract. Food goes into the stomac… See more