Elephant Munches on Whole Coconut with Satisfying Crunch

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3 April 2024 at 10:41 am

An African elephant named Osh was treated to a whole coconut at California’s Oakland Zoo, eating the snack with a satisfying crunch.

The zoo shared this footage encouraging viewers to turn their volume up to hear the sounds of the 13,500 lb animal munching on the firm fruit. Credit: Oakland Zoo via Storyful

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[BACKGROUND CHATTER]

- Thank you. Hi, cutie.

[BACKGROUND CHATTER]

Thank you. Hi, cutie.

[BACKGROUND CHATTER]

Thank you. Hi, cutie.

[BACKGROUND CHATTER]

Thank you. Hi, cutie.

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