Elephant Facts and Trivia

The video celebrates Condola, an Asian elephant, on his fifth birthday at the National Zoo. It highlights his growth from 326 pounds at birth to over 4,000 pounds. The video explains the long gestation period of elephants and the excitement surrounding the birth of baby elephants. It contrasts the playful nature of baby elephants with the more laid-back behavior of adults. Condola enjoys his birthday with activities like opening presents using his versatile trunk, which functions as a hand and snorkel. The video concludes with Condola receiving pumpkins and peanuts as gifts, and mentions that elephants at the zoo eat paper and cardboard similar to tree bark in the wild.

How much did Condola weigh when he was born?

• 326 pounds

• 500 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 400 pounds

What is the weight of Condola at five years old?

• 2,000 pounds

• 5,000 pounds

• 3,000 pounds

• Over 4,000 pounds

How long are baby elephants carried inside their mothers?

• One year

• Three years

• Two years

• Six months

What is a notable difference between baby and adult elephants?

• Baby elephants are more playful

• Adult elephants are smaller

• Baby elephants eat more

• Adult elephants are more playful

What do baby elephants enjoy doing?

• Eating alone

• Sitting quietly

• Playing and being rambunctious

• Sleeping all day

What is a common activity for adult elephants?

• Running around

• Standing around and eating

• Playing all day

• Swimming constantly

What is one of the uses of an elephant's trunk?

• Only for eating

• Only for smelling

• Only for breathing

• As a snorkel

What is a unique feature of an elephant's trunk?

• It can be used as a snorkel

• It is used only for fighting

• It can only be used for eating

• It is only for decoration

What gifts are considered perfect for an elephant's birthday?

• Carrots and lettuce

• Bananas and apples

• Pumpkins and peanuts

• Berries and nuts

What do elephants at the zoo eat that is similar to tree bark?

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

• Paper and cardboard