Quiz on African Elephants

What is the scientific name of the African elephant?

• Loxodonta

• Balaenoptera

• Panthera leo

• Elephas maximus

How long can an African elephant's trunk be?

• Seven feet

• Twelve feet

• Five feet

• Ten feet

What is the average lifespan of an African elephant in the wild?

• 50 years

• 90 years

• 30 years

• 70 years

What do African elephants primarily eat?

• Fruits

• Meat

• Herbs

• Plants

How much food can an elephant eat in one day?

• 400 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 300 pounds

What do elephants use their trunks for when they wade in deep water?

• To play

• To catch fish

• As snorkels

• To swim

How do elephants keep cool in hot weather?

• By resting in the shade

• By drinking cold water

• By spraying water and dust on themselves

• By bathing in mud

What do elephants do to show affection?

• Hug by wrapping their trunks together

• Dance around each other

• Make loud noises

• Share food