Popo is one of the main characters of Miguel Street, written by Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer V.S. Naipaul. He is regarded by the narrator as somewhat of a philosopher because of his gentle and laidback nature.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Light bulb? i hope this is what you’re asking
        
                    
             
        
        
        
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A. In fact, elephants place such huge demands on their own environment, that in order to survive, they often come into conflict, with humans, who are competing for the same resources.
Explanation:
I think this is the answer. The sentence before states that elephants devour several hundred pounds of plant matter in a single day, so this is why i would say "in fact". I'm sorry if this is the wrong answer!
 
        
             
        
        
        
Some synonyms for said are : Added, stated, recalled, spoken, repeated, called, and declared.