African Elephant Munching Leaves (IMAGE) University of California - Berkeley Caption With their prodigious appetites and ability to uproot or trample trees, African elephants play a major role in shaping the environment, and their loss could radically change the landscape. Credit Anthony Barnosky photo Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.