African Elephants Scholastic Article

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What do elephants use their trunks for?

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Elephants use their trunks to drink water, smell things, pick up food, and more.

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True or false: An elephant's eyes are small for its size.

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True

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True or false: An elephant's tusks stop growing once it is an adult.

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False

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Why do elephants flap their ears?

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To cool down.

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True or false: The African elephant is the largest land animal.

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True

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What is the primary purpose of an elephant's trunk?

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To perform various tasks like drinking, picking up food, and social interactions.

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What do elephants eat?

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Elephants are herbivores and primarily eat grass, leaves, fruits, and bark.

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How do elephants communicate?

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Elephants communicate through vocalizations, body language, and infrasound.

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What is a group of elephants called?

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A group of elephants is called a herd.

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How long is an elephant's pregnancy?

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An elephant's pregnancy lasts about 22 months.