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What is the name of the family that elephants belong to?
What is the name of the family that elephants belong to?
How many living species of elephants are there?
How many living species of elephants are there?
What is the function of an elephant's tusks?
What is the function of an elephant's tusks?
How do elephants communicate?
How do elephants communicate?
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Study Notes
- Elephants are the largest land animals and belong to the family Elephantidae and order Proboscidea.
- There are three living species: African bush elephant, African forest elephant, and Asian elephant.
- Elephants have distinctive features such as a long trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, pillar-like legs, and tough but sensitive skin.
- They are herbivorous and found in different habitats in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
- Elephants have a fission-fusion society and live in family groups led by the oldest cow.
- Bulls leave their family groups when they reach puberty and may live alone or with other males.
- Calves rely on their mothers for as long as three years.
- Elephants communicate by touch, sight, smell, and sound, and have been compared with the intelligence of primates and cetaceans.
- Elephants are endangered due to the ivory trade, habitat destruction, and conflicts with local people.
- They are used as working animals in Asia and are often put on display in zoos or exploited for entertainment in circuses.
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How much do you know about the largest land animals on earth? Test your knowledge with our Elephant Trivia Quiz! Learn about their distinctive features, habitats, social behavior, communication, and the threats they face as an endangered species. Challenge yourself and discover fascinating facts about these magnificent creatures. Perfect for animal lovers, conservationists, and anyone who wants to learn more about elephants.