Interesting And Fun Facts About Elephants! Trivia Quiz

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Elephants are the largest animals on earth and are considered an endangered species. Have you ever been in close contact with an elephant or have studies how they behave and what makes them so unique in the animal kingdom? If you are looking for some interesting and fun facts about elephants, this trivia quiz is what you need. How about you check it out!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Elephants purr like cats.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Elephants purr as a means of communication.

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  • 2. 

    Elephants are excellent jumpers.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Elephants are the only mammal that can’t jump.

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  • 3. 

    Elephants can't swim.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Elephants can swim. They use their trunk to breathe like a snorkel in deep water.

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  • 4. 

    Elephants can move quietly like a ninja.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Elephant feet are covered in a soft padding that dulls sound allowing them to walk almost silently!

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  • 5. 

    Elephants are right-handed or left-handed.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    This is false only because they prefer and use one TUSK more than the other. They are right-tusked or left-tusked!

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  • 6. 

    If elephants were people they would probably wear glasses.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Elephants have poor eyesight but an amazing sense of smell.

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  • 7. 

    An elephant's skin is 2 inches thick.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The skin is actually an inch thick.

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  • 8. 

    Elephants are affectionate and hug each other.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Elephants are social creatures. They sometimes “hug” by wrapping their trunks together in displays of greeting and affection.

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  • 9. 

    Elephants only live to be 30 years old.  

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Elephants can live long enough to become senior citizens at 70 years old.

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  • 10. 

    Elephants are very caring, sensitive and emotional.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Elephants cry, play, laugh, grieve and have tremendous compassion. They instantly comfort and caress baby elephants when they are upset.

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