Understanding Elephant Behavior and Family Dynamics

The video follows Wonky Tusk, the matriarch of an elephant family, and her newly born calf, Wellington. Despite the usual aggression of elephants with babies, Wonky Tusk is calm. Azie, a barman, witnessed Wellington's birth and named him. Wellington is dependent on his family for survival and learning, which will continue for 14 to 16 years. The video highlights the strong family bonds among elephants, their feeding habits, and Wellington's social learning through play and postures. Despite his awkwardness, Wellington is learning the necessary skills for survival and dominance.

What is the composition of Wonky Tusk's family?

• A sister, two sons, and a newborn calf

• A sister, a daughter, a teenage son, and a newborn calf

• A brother, a daughter, and two calves

• Two sisters, a son, and a newborn calf

How does Wonky Tusk react to Nathan's presence?

• Relaxed and undisturbed

• Aggressively

• Indifferently

• Curiously

Who named the newborn elephant Wellington?

• A wildlife researcher

• Wonky Tusk

• Azie, the barman

• Nathan

What is Wellington's main activity within hours of birth?

• Swimming

• Running

• Playing

• Walking

How long will Wellington remain with his family?

• 14 to 16 years

• 18 to 20 years

• 10 to 12 years

• 5 to 7 years

What is a key characteristic of elephant family bonds?

• They are distant

• They are competitive

• They are close and lasting

• They are temporary

How many hours a day does the elephant family spend feeding?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 16 hours

• 12 hours

What does Wellington learn from playing with his cousin?

• How to find food

• How to communicate with humans

• Important social postures

• How to swim

What posture do adult elephants assume when aggressive?

• Lowering their trunk

• Raising their trunk

• Lying down

• Flapping ears and stiff tail

What does Wellington do when his cousin runs back to his mother?

• He follows him

• He gives up

• He starts playing with another elephant

• He drops his head and lowers his trunk