Elephant Quiz
How much do you know about Elephants?

1. What does the word 'elephant' mean in Latin?
  • Large Curve
  • Huge Arch
  • Enormous Bow
2. What does the word 'Pachyderm' mean?
  • Wrinkly Skin
  • Thin Skinned
  • Thick Skinned
3. What is a female elephant called?
  • Cow
  • Doe
  • Mare
4. What is a distinct feature in which you can tell African from Asian elephants?
  • Longer Legs
  • Larger Ears
  • Wider Body
5. How long is the gestation period of the female elephant?
  • 36 months
  • 12 months
  • 22 months
6. What substance are elephants tusks made of?
  • Keratin
  • Ivory
  • Bone
7. How many gallons of water can an elephant hold in its trunk?
  • 3
  • 1
  • 5
8. How many muscles does an elephant's trunk contain?
  • 20,000
  • 30,000
  • 40,000
9. On average, how long can an elephant live?
  • 50-70 years
  • 20-30 years
  • 100-150 years
10. What information can the footprint of an elephant tell you?
  • The elephant's weight
  • The elephant's age
  • The elephant's size

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