What did Nandu initially mistake for a forest when he woke up?

He mistook the legs and trunks of his family members for a forest of big grey tree trunks.

Fill in the blank: Nandu's grandmother made a trumpet sound and led the elephants into the ___.

Jungle

True or False: Nandu enjoyed playing in the water with the other baby elephants.

False. Nandu was scared of the water.

What activity did the mother elephants do in the river?

They rested in the water and covered themselves in mud.

Riddle: I lead the family and make a sound that echoes through the jungle, who am I?

The grandmother elephant.

What is the primary function of an elephant's trunk?

The elephant's trunk functions for grasping, breathing, feeding, dusting, smelling, drinking, and lifting.

A group of elephants is commonly known as a ___ and is usually led by a female elephant.

Herd

True or False: Male elephants are primarily responsible for raising their young.

False. Male elephants do not play much of a role in the raising of their young.

What are some of the benefits of forests as natural vegetation?

Forests prevent soil erosion, supply oxygen, provide food and fuel, and offer shelter to wildlife.

Fill in the blank: The elephant's trunk is capable of uprooting an entire ___ trunk.

Tree

What triggers an elephant to produce a trumpet sound?

Elephants trumpet when they are excited, lost, angry, playful, or surprised, and they may panic when crashing through undergrowth.

An adult elephant can eat more than ___ kilograms of leaves and twigs in one day.

100

True or False: Elephants sleep for 6-8 hours a day.

False. Elephants sleep only for 2-4 hours a day.

What are the elongated, continuously growing front teeth of an elephant called?

Tusks

Fill in the blank: The oldest female elephant is the ___ of the herd.

Leader

True or False: Ivory is used to make tools and furniture.

False. Ivory is primarily used to carve into jewelry and art objects.

How do elephants keep cool under the sun?

They flap their fan-like ears.

Fill in the blank: A place reserved by the government for the conservation of wildlife is called a ___ sanctuary.

Wildlife