Over-Poaching of Elephants

Why Are African Elephants Poached?

• Meat

• Skin

• Ivory Tusks

• Trunks

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What are Elephants in their environment?

• Keystone species

• Invasive species

• Apex predators

• Decomposers

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What percent of Elephants fell in Gorongosa during the 16-year old civil war?

• 90%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 15%

How can you tell different species of elephants species apart?

• Trunk Length

• Thickness of Skin

• Size of Ears

• Size of Feet

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How much are elephant tusks worth per pound?

• Approximately $1,500 per pound

• Approximately $500 per pound

• Approximately $3,000 per pound

• Approximately $10,000 per pound

African Elephants are the LARGEST land animals

• True

• False

What year are elephants estimated to go extinct?

• There is no specific year estimated for elephant extinction

• Towards the next decade.

• 2040

• 2070

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What do elephants do during the dry season to help other animals?

• Dig waterholes with their tusks

• Carry water in their trunks for other animals

• Create shade by fanning their ears

• Build dams across rivers to store water

What year did elephant poaching rate hit a peak?

• 2011

• 2008

• 2014

• 2005

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How much do Elephant tusks weigh?

• Up to 100 pounds (45 kg) each

• Up to 500 pounds (227 kg) each

• Up to 250 pounds (113 kg) each

• Up to 50 pounds (22 kg) each