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What are the three recognized living species of elephants?
What are the three recognized living species of elephants?
- African bush elephant, Asian elephant, and Australian elephant
- African forest elephant, Asian elephant, and Australian elephant
- African bush elephant, Indian elephant, and Australian elephant
- African bush elephant, African forest elephant, and Indian elephant (correct)
What is the name of the long nose that elephants have?
What is the name of the long nose that elephants have?
- Snout
- Proboscis
- Nostril
- Trunk (correct)
What is the main food source for elephants?
What is the main food source for elephants?
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Meat
- Plants (correct)
What type of society do elephants have?
What type of society do elephants have?
What do male elephants do when they reach puberty?
What do male elephants do when they reach puberty?
What is the role of adult bulls in elephant society?
What is the role of adult bulls in elephant society?
How long do elephant calves rely on their mothers?
How long do elephant calves rely on their mothers?
How have elephants been compared in terms of intelligence?
How have elephants been compared in terms of intelligence?
What is the main reason for the endangerment of elephants?
What is the main reason for the endangerment of elephants?
Which part of an elephant's body is both tough and sensitive?
Which part of an elephant's body is both tough and sensitive?
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- Elephants are the largest land animals.
- Three living species are recognized: African bush elephant, African forest elephant, and Asian elephant.
- They have a long proboscis called a trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, pillar-like legs, and tough but sensitive skin.
- They are herbivorous and stay near water when accessible.
- Elephants have a fission-fusion society and females tend to live in family groups led by the oldest cow.
- Males leave their family groups when they reach puberty and may live alone or with other males.
- Adult bulls mostly interact with family groups when looking for a mate.
- Calves rely on their mothers for as long as three years.
- Elephants are highly intelligent and have been compared with that of primates and cetaceans.
- They are endangered due to the ivory trade, habitat destruction, and conflicts with local people.
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