Elephants are the largest land animal in the world. They are not only large in size but they are also very .........; often weighing more than 6000 pounds (3000 kg). tall shy light heavy
African elephants are usually taller and larger than Asian elephants. Asian elephants are ......... and stouter. shorter higher heavier richer
Elephants use their long trunks to suck up ......... from drinking holes, make sounds, and bring food to their mouths. food warmth animals water
Elephants have two long, pointy ......... called tusks. They use these to dig for roots and sometimes defend themselves when in danger. feet teeth ears tongues
Elephants have extremely tough and ......... skin. shiny scaly brittle thick
While female elephants are usually found in groups, male elephants are generally ......... animals. This means they spend the majority of their time alone. social solitary nocturnal pack
Elephants are intelligent creatures. They have the largest ......... of any land animal. This organ is known to weigh as much as 11 lbs in an adult elephant. spleen stomach heart brain
Elephants exhibit several ......... that are similar to human actions. For example, elephants are able to show compassion, create art, and experience grief. war maneuvers measurements behaviors sciences
Elephants communicate primarily by touching each other and by making .......... food sounds smells baskets
Elephants eat ......... and not other animals. meat plants baked goods fish
