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Which of the following is NOT a distinctive feature of elephants?
Which of the following is NOT a distinctive feature of elephants?
- Small ears (correct)
- Tusks
- Pillar-like legs
- Long proboscis called a trunk
Which of the following is true about African elephants?
Which of the following is true about African elephants?
- They are found in Southeast Asia
- They have convex or level backs
- They have smaller ears
- They are the largest living land animals (correct)
Which of the following is true about the order Proboscidea?
Which of the following is true about the order Proboscidea?
- It assists in maintaining body temperature
- It is derived from incisor teeth
- It includes mammoths and mastodons (correct)
- It is a type of trunk
Which of the following is true about tusks?
Which of the following is true about tusks?
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Which of the following is true about Asian elephants?
Which of the following is true about Asian elephants?
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Elephant Characteristics
- A distinctive feature of elephants is their large ears, which help them to regulate their body temperature.
- Elephants have a highly developed brain and are considered one of the smartest animals on Earth.
African Elephants
- African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, with males weighing between 4,000-7,500 kg.
- They have large ears shaped like the continent of Africa.
Order Proboscidea
- The order Proboscidea is a group of mammals that includes elephants and their extinct relatives.
- Proboscidea evolved around 55 million years ago.
Tusks
- Tusks are elongated incisor teeth that protrude from the mouth of elephants.
- Tusks are made of ivory and are used for fighting, digging, and lifting.
- Both male and female African elephants have tusks, while only some male Asian elephants have them.
Asian Elephants
- Asian elephants are smaller than African elephants, with males weighing between 3,000-6,000 kg.
- They have smaller ears shaped like the country of India.
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