Salt is an important element of animal food as salt deficiency in animals can prove troublesome causing various diseases. A salt lick or Chunk is a deposit of mineral salts used by animals to supplement their nutrition, ensuring that they get enough minerals in their diet. A wide assortment of animals such as moose, elephants, cattle, woodchucks, domestic sheep, fox squirrels, mountain goats and porcupines use salt licks to get essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and zinc. Himalayan Animal Salt Licks and Chunks are made entirely from pink Himalayan Crystal Salt and come in various sizes & forms.