* Reproduce: Both elephants and bacteria reproduce, though their methods are vastly different. Elephants reproduce sexually, while bacteria reproduce asexually.

* Grow: Both elephants and bacteria increase in size and complexity as they age.

* Respond to their environment: Both can react to changes in their surroundings, like adjusting to temperature changes or seeking out food.

* Consume energy: Both need to take in energy to fuel their processes. Elephants do this by eating plants, while bacteria can use a variety of sources, including sunlight or other organisms.

* Excrete waste: Both elephants and bacteria need to get rid of waste products.

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