is an elephant a primary consumer
exists and is an alternate of . yes. a primary consumer is always a herbivore(-eats only plants) (sometimes an omnivore-eats both meat and plants)and elephants are herbivores. secondary consumers are carnivores(eat meat only). yes. a primary consumer is always a herbivore(-eats only plants) (sometimes an omnivore-eats both meat and plants)and elephants are herbivores.