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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