Question 1: Which national park in Kenya, seen in today’s image, is famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- Amboseli National Park
- Tsavo East National Park
- Aberdare National Park
Correct Answer: Amboseli National Park
Fact: Amboseli National Park spans over 96,880 acres on the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is home to African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, impalas, lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, Masai giraffes, Grant’s zebras, and blue wildebeests.
Question 2: What are baby elephants called?
- Cubs
- Pups
- Calves
Correct Answer: Calves
Fact: Baby elephants, or calves, weigh about 260 pounds when they’re born. They quickly learn to stand and walk by themselves, although they’re a little unsteady on their feet for the first few days of their lives. When a calf is born, the other elephants in the herd will gather around it, touching it with their trunks.
Question 3: Which country has the largest population of elephants?
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Algeria
Correct Answer: Botswana
Fact: Determining the exact number of elephants in each country is challenging because elephants cross national borders. However, Botswana is estimated to have the largest population in the world, with about 13,000 elephants. Botswana is also considered one of the last strongholds for these animals, as poaching continues to devastate African elephant populations in other countries.