# @natgeo on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CrjM53hA0an
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/5934819-natgeo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/135e9a6a0e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-04-27T18:42:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Geographic (@NatGeo) — https://gondola.cc/NatGeo

## Caption

A quarter of a ton of leaves and bark is on this desert elephant’s daily menu. Ana tree seedpods are full of protein—the desert equivalent of a peanut butter sandwich. By simply pruning the tree, he ensures this food source will still be here next year.

Watch #SecretsOfTheElephants, now streaming on disneyplus and hulu.

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