Daily Quiz | On elephants
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Of the two closest extant relatives to the elephants, one is the sirenians (dugongs and manatees). Name the other.
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One of the stand-out features of an elephant is the trunk. Looking at the appendage, how can one determine if it is an African or Asian elephant?
Answer : The African elephant has two finger-like extensions at the tip of the trunk, while the Asian has only one
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Which type of teeth are tusks a modified form of and what is the common term for the dentine?
Answer : Second incisors in the upper jaw. Tusks are also called Ivory
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What are the traditional Indian terms for the seat used for riding on the back of an elephant and the person who 'drives' the big animal?
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Elephants have the longest gestation period of any living mammal. For how long are elephant cows normally pregnant?
Answer : African elephants are pregnant for an average of 22 months, while for Asian elephants, it’s 18 to 22 months
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Name the Carthaginian commander who is known for crossing the Alps from Spain into Italy with 37 (including 1 Asian) elephants.
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There are at least 32 Elephant reserves across more than 14 States. Where was the first such reserve set up in 2001?
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The biggest Hindi box office hit of 1971 was a film starring Rajesh Khanna who had four elephants Ramu, Shamu, Mahesh and Suresh for company. Name the flick.
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What is special about the YouTube video 'Me at the zoo' that features elephants from the San Diego Zoo?