How do elephants living in tropical rainforests adapt to their environment?

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Solution

Elephants living in the tropical rainforests have the following adaptive features:
1. Their long trunks help them in picking food.
2. Their long tusks help them in peeling barks of the tree.
3. Their large ears act as an excellent hearing tool and also keep their body cool during the hot and humid climate.

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