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then two, raising themselves on their hind 
^®gs, give the whole force of their bodies to 
^teak it, which they generally do at last, 
^hey will also tear trees out of the ground 
^tid place them in an inverted position, that 
^^ey may be able to browse at their ease on 
soft and juicy roots, which form a favourite 
I'art of their food. Mr. Pringle observed that, 
'''hen the trees were of considerable size, the 
elephant had employed one of his tusks ex- 
actly as we should a crow-bar, thrusting it 
"nder the roots to loosen their hold of the 
^^fth, before he could tear them up with his 
hi'choscis. 
When an elephant discovers a plentiful pas- 
he calls his companions together to share 
feast ; for these animals feed together in 
'^''nsiderable herds, and, as they require a great 
’I'lantity of fodder, they frequently shift their 
'I'larters. When they forage near the haunts 
men, they usually march in troops, the 
