Question: Which national park in Kenya, seen in today’s image, is famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro?
A Amboseli National Park
B Tsavo East National Park
C Aberdare National Park
Amboseli National Park spans over 392 square kilometres 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.
Correct Answer: Amboseli National Park
Question: What are baby elephants called?
A Pups
B Cubs
C Calves
Baby elephants, or calves, weigh about 117 kilograms 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.
Correct Answer: Calves
Question: Which country has the largest population of elephants?
A Algeria
B Tanzania
C Botswana
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 130,000 elephants. Botswana is also considered one of the last strongholds for these animals, as poaching continues to devastate African elephant populations in other countries.
Correct Answer: Botswana