The Wise Giants: Elephants
Elephants, the largest land animals on Earth, are truly a fascinating sight. These gentle giants are found in parts of Africa and Asia. Elephants are famous for their long tusks and even longer trunks. You might be surprised to know that an elephant's trunk has more than 40,000 muscles! Isn't that amazing? Elephants use their trunks to eat, drink and even to communicate with each other. Elephants also have big ears that help them cool down in the hot African sun. But these wise creatures are not just about size. Elephants have a strong memory and can remember their friends and enemies for years. Did you know that elephants can communicate with each other through vibrations in the ground? Elephants are very social and live in groups called herds, where all elephants take care of each other's babies. They surely teach us a lot about unity and caring for others. Next time you see an elephant, remember, you're looking at one of the most intelligent and majestic creatures on Earth.
Question 1
What do elephants use their trunks for?
Eating and drinking
Playing football
Building houses
Swimming
Flying
Question 2
What is the purpose of elephant's big ears?
To fly
To cool down
To perform magic tricks
To store food
To scare away enemies
Question 3
What is the meaning of the word 'herds' in the text?
A type of food
A group of elephants
An African dance
A type of tree
A musical instrument
Question 4
What does the text infer about the memory of elephants?
They have poor memory
They remember nothing
They have a strong memory
They only remember their enemies
They only remember their friends
Question 5
What is unique about an elephant's trunk?
It has more than 40,000 muscles
It can grow to be 10 feet long
It can be used as a weapon
It changes color depending on the elephant's mood
It can be detached and reattached
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