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If an adult elephant lifts a weight only using the strength of its mighty trunk, it can lift approximately 300kg. However, they have been shown to be able to carry about 500kg of logs. A leather cord is tied around the logs and the elephant bites on this cord with its molars. It then leans back, using the weight of its body as extra power.
