"...The reason for this behaviour (Coprophagia) is that these animals need important bacteria in their gut to help them digest the grass and plant material they eat. Since baby elephants are not born with this important bacteria in their gut, the only way they can obtain it is by nibbling on the faeces of their mothers or other family members."

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