Elephants - A review

Elephants are native to the continents of

What is the average weight of an adult male elephant?

• A) 2,000 kg
  

• B) 4,000 kg

• C) 6,000kg

• D) 7,000kg

How long can an elephant live in the wild?

• 60-70 years
• 20-30 years
• 40-50 years
• 80-90 years

Which of the following is NOT a subspecies of the African elephant?

• A) African Forest Elephant
  

• B) African Savanna Elephant

• C) Asian Elephant

• D) African Marsh elephant

As Elephants eat plants they are categorized as

Elephants are a(an) __________ species. (check your reading book)

• Endangered

• Threatened

• Extinct

• Animal

What are elephant tusks contain

The social structure of Savanna Elephant families is called a __________ structure because they are lead by females.

What does conservation mean?

• Wasteful use and destruction of natural resources
• Indiscriminate use and exploitation of natural resources
• Careful use and protection of natural resources
• Neglectful use and depletion of natural resources

What is the main threat to African Elephants today?
(not in book - guess)

• Overpopulation and food scarcity
• Poaching and habitat loss
• Climate change and pollution
• Disease and natural disasters