The Elephants

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Elephants are one of the largest land animals on earth. They are known for their big ears, long trunks, and wrinkled skin. Elephants can live up to 70 years and they have a great memory. Elephants are social animals that live in herds led by a matriarch, or a female elephant. The herd can consist of up to 100 elephants, and they communicate with each other through sounds, body language, and touch. Elephants also have a strong sense of empathy and they have been known to comfort each other when one of them is upset. One of the most important features of an elephant is their trunk. The trunk is a long, flexible appendage that serves multiple purposes. It is used for breathing, smelling, and touching. It is also used to pick up food and drink water. Elephants can use their trunks to pick up small objects such as peanuts or large objects such as tree trunks. Elephants are herbivores, which means that they only eat plants. They can eat up to 300 pounds of food per day. Their diet consists of grass, leaves, bark, fruits, and vegetables. Elephants also need a lot of water to survive, and they can drink up to 50 gallons of water in one day. Elephants are amazing creatures that have been admired for centuries. Unfortunately, they are also at risk of extinction due to poaching and habitat loss. It is important that we do all we can to protect these gentle giants.

1. What is the most distinctive feature of elephants?
  1. their eyes
  2. their walk
  3. their tail
  4. their size
2. How long can elephants live?
  1. up to 50 years
  2. up to 60 years
  3. up to 70 years
  4. up to 80 years
3. What is the lead female elephant called?
  1. patriarch
  2. matriarch
  3. monarch
  4. leader
4. How do elephants communicate with each other?
  1. through sounds, body language, and touch
  2. through singing and dancing
  3. through smelling and tasting
  4. through telepathy
5. What is the main purpose of an elephant's trunk?
  1. breathing
  2. smelling
  3. picking up food and water
  4. all of the above
6. What do elephants eat?
  1. plants
  2. meat
  3. both meat and plants
  4. none of the above
7.How much food can an elephant eat in one day?
  1. up to 100 pounds
  2. up to 200 pounds
  3. up to 300 pounds
  4. up to 400 pounds
8.How much water can an elephant drink in one day?
  1. up to 10 gallons
  2. up to 20 gallons
  3. up to 30 gallons
  4. up to 50 gallons
9.Why are elephants at risk of extinction?
  1. due to poaching and habitat loss
  2. due to overeating and obesity
  3. due to illness and disease
  4. due to natural disasters
10.What does "herbivore" mean?
  1. an animal that eats plants only
  2. an animal that eats only meat
  3. an animal that eats both plants and meat
  4. an animal that doesn't eat anything
11.Which of the following is NOT one of the things that elephants use their trunks for?
  1. picking up food
  2. drinking water
  3. listening
  4. breathing
12.Up to how many elephants can be in a herd?
  1. up to 50 elephants
  2. up to 75 elephants
  3. up to 100 elephants
  4. up to 125 elephants
13.What is the gender of the elephant that leads the herd?
  1. male
  2. female
  3. it can be either male or female
  4. there is no leader in an elephant herd
14.Which of the following is NOT a way that elephants communicate with each other?
  1. through sounds
  2. through body language
  3. through looking
  4. through touch
15.Elephants have a soft and wrinkle free skin
  1. True
  2. False
16.What is a group of elephants called?
  1. parliament
  2. an assembly
  3. a school
  4. a herd
17.Elephants don't need a lot of water to survive.
  1. True
  2. False
18.Elephants can eat no more than 30 pounds of food per day.
  1. True
  2. False
19.Elephants can not use their trunks to pick up small objects like peanuts.
  1. True
  2. False
20.Which of the following is not true about elephants.
  1. They have a great memory
  2. They are one of the largest animals on earth
  3. they can live up to 100 years
  4. Their number is increasing
21.Elephants are known to comfort each other when upset or stressed.
  1. True
  2. False
22.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of elephants?
  1. big ears
  2. long trunk
  3. sharp claws
  4. wrinkled skin
23.Elephants are solitary animals.
  1. True
  2. False
24.Which of the following is NOT a threat to elephants?
  1. habitat loss
  2. climate change
  3. overeating
  4. poaching
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