🧬 Biology Quiz: Asian Elephants
Test your knowledge about Asian elephants biology
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How many "fingers" does the trunk tip of an Asian elephant have?
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What kind of sound do elephants use to communicate over long distances?
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What causes the light-colored patches often seen on an Asian elephant’s skin?
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What type of teeth renewal do elephants have?
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Why do elephants throw mud or sand on themselves?
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Why can elephants sleep while standing up?
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Which of the following best describes how elephants walk?
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Which organ helps elephants enhance hearing?
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How long does the weaning process of a calf take?
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What is unique about elephant knees?
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What is the primary function of an elephant’s large ears?
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How many muscle units and tendons are found in the elephant’s trunk (approximately)?
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What is the average gestation period for an Asian elephant?
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What unusual behaviour helps elephant calves develop digestion?
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What body part is a fusion of the elephant’s nose and upper lip?
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Which of these is a physical difference between Asian and African elephants?
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How many teeth do Asian elephants have in total (throughout their lifetime)?
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What is the name of the period of heightened aggression and increase in testosterone concentration in male elephants?
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What sense is exceptionally developed in Asian elephants?
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What is the function of the thick, fibrous pad on the bottom of an elephant’s foot?
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What do elephants mainly use their trunk for?
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At what age do female Asian elephants typically begin reproducing?
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What do elephants primarily eat?
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What type of social structure do Asian elephants have?
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How much can an adult Asian elephant eat daily?
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What is the primary purpose of an elephant’s tusks?
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How many toenails does an Asian elephant typically have on its front feet?
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What is the typical lifespan of an Asian elephant in the wild?
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How much do elephants drink per day?
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Which of these is not a function of the elephant's trunk?
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How many hours per day do elephants generally spend feeding?
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What limits tusk growth in some male Asian elephants?
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What are the small tusks found in most female Asian elephants called?
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Where is cartilage found in the elephant’s trunk?
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What is the approximate weight of an adult male Asian elephant?
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What bone feature allows elephants to carry their massive weight?
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When do male Asian elephants typically leave the herd?
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Which colour are Asian elephant calves at birth?
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What kind of climate do Asian elephants prefer?
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