Elephants and Ecosystem Contributions

The video explores the annual gathering of elephants in a park, focusing on their role in forest and grassland ecosystems. It highlights their survival strategies during drought, their impact on the environment, and the changes brought by seasonal shifts like monsoons. The video emphasizes the elephants' crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance and the challenges they face due to environmental changes.

What is the primary reason elephants gather in the park annually?

• To access food and water

• To migrate to another region

• To find mates

• To escape predators

How do elephants contribute to the forest ecosystem?

• By planting trees

• By building nests

• By creating paths through the forest

• By pollinating flowers

During drought conditions, what do elephants primarily eat?

• Insects

• Tree bark

• Dry grass

• Fruits

Why do elephants leave the forest during the day?

• To avoid predators

• To eat grass in the grasslands

• To socialize with other animals

• To find shade

How much water do elephants drink daily?

• 50 liters

• 100 liters

• 200 liters

• 150 liters

What role does elephant dung play in the ecosystem?

• It is used as a building material

• It provides food and water for insects

• It is a source of fuel

• It is used for medicinal purposes

How do elephants help birds in the grassland?

• By providing shade

• By scaring out insects and rodents

• By sharing food

• By offering protection

What happens to the ecosystem during the monsoon season?

• It becomes a desert

• It remains unchanged

• It floods and new plants grow

• It becomes dry and barren

How do elephants contribute to plant growth?

• By pruning trees

• By watering plants

• By spreading seeds through their dung

• By fertilizing the soil

What is a potential threat to the ecosystem if the rain doesn't come next year?

• Invasion of new species

• Drought and scarcity of resources

• Increased flooding

• Overpopulation of animals