The Journey of Elephants: From Birth to Death in the Wild

The video explores the life of elephant calves, highlighting their dependency on mothers for food and protection, learning to use their trunks, and playful behaviors. It discusses the maturity ages of male and female elephants, their social structures, and the matriarchal nature of herds. The video delves into elephant communication, memory, intelligence, and emotional depth, including their ability to use tools and recognize themselves. It concludes with a warning about the rapid decline in elephant populations and the need for conservation efforts to prevent extinction by 2040.

What is a key skill that elephant calves must learn during their first year?

• How to swim

• How to use their trunks

• How to roar

• How to fly

At what age do female elephant calves typically mature?

• 18 or 19 years

• 5 or 6 years

• 14 or 15 years

• 9 or 10 years

What is the role of the matriarch in an elephant herd?

• To teach calves to swim

• To build shelters

• To lead and guide the herd

• To hunt for food

How do elephants typically communicate over long distances?

• By waving their ears

• By making low, rumbling sounds

• By jumping

• By changing color

What unique ability do elephants have that helps them recognize family members?

• They can see in the dark

• They can remember scents

• They can mimic voices

• They can change their skin color

What did researchers discover about elephants using mirrors?

• They ignored the mirrors

• They used them to find food

• They broke the mirrors

• They used them to examine themselves

What is a major threat to the survival of elephants in the wild?

• Too much food

• Rapid population decline

• Predation by lions

• Lack of water