Forest Elephants

In the Conga, forest elephants gather to perform a crucial survival act. Living in smaller groups, they enjoy socializing but primarily seek minerals in clay, which are vital for their diet and neutralize toxins from leaves. After gathering, they return to their herds and vanish into the jungle.

What is a notable social behavior of forest elephants compared to their larger relatives?

• They live in larger groups.

• They prefer solitude.

• They enjoy socializing in smaller groups.

• They avoid other elephants.

What do forest elephants do with their trunks to access something essential?

• They dig for water.

• They blow away silt.

• They gather leaves.

• They build nests.

Why do forest elephants seek out clay?

• To mark territory.

• For its mineral content.

• To play with it.

• To build shelters.

What role do the minerals in clay play in the elephants' diet?

• They help in digestion.

• They provide essential nutrients and counteract toxins.

• They enhance the taste of food.

• They are used for decoration.

What do elephants do after gathering minerals?

• They start a new social gathering.

• They move to another mineral site.

• They stay in the same place.

• They rejoin their herds and return to the jungle.