Question
How do elephant living in the tropical rainforest adapt itself.

Answer

An elephant has adapted to rainforest climatic conditions in the following ways:
  1. It long trunk which acts as nose has a strong sense of smell.
  2. It also uses its trunk to pick up food.
  3. Its tusks are modified teeth which can tear the bark of trees for food.
  4. Large ears of the elephant help it to hear even very soft sounds.
  5. Large ears also help the elephant to keep cool in the hot and humid climate of the rainforest.

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