Elephants in Gorongosa: A Journey Through Conflict and Understanding

The video discusses the history of elephants in Gorongosa, highlighting the impact of war on their population. It follows a researcher, Joyce, as she studies elephant behavior. A dramatic encounter with charging elephants is recounted, leading to reflections on safety and confidence in dealing with wildlife.

What was the primary reason for the decline in the elephant population in Gorongosa?

• Poaching for sport

• War and hunting by soldiers

• Natural disasters

• Habitat destruction

Who is Joyce in the context of the video?

• The narrator's sister and an elephant behavior expert

• The narrator's friend

• A local ranger

• A wildlife photographer

What was the purpose of building a metal frame for the Land Rover?

• To carry more equipment

• To protect against charging elephants

• To enhance the vehicle's speed

• To improve fuel efficiency

What were the elephants eating during the encounter described by the narrator?

• Grass

• Bananas

• Acacia Albida seed pods

• Tree bark

How did the narrator react when the elephants charged the vehicle?

• He drove away quickly

• He turned off the car and sat quietly

• He honked the horn

• He shouted at the elephants

What was the result of the elephant's first charge on the vehicle?

• The car sped away

• The car's engine failed

• The tire was blown off the rim

• The car flipped over

What action did Maveneco take during the elephant charge?

• He drove the car

• He fired warning shots

• He called for backup

• He used a tranquilizer

What was the narrator's emotional state after the encounter with the elephants?

• Excited and thrilled

• Devastated and shaken

• Confident and relieved

• Indifferent

What was the condition of the narrator's car after the encounter?

• Destroyed beyond repair

• A wreck but the bars held

• Completely undamaged

• Only minor scratches

What did the narrator decide about facing charging elephants after the incident?

• He would avoid elephants altogether

• He would use different protective measures

• He would continue to stand his ground

• He would always run away