--- title: Are you elephantastic? description: Elephants are the largest land-dwelling animals alive today. Did you know that other members of their order include the now-extinct mammoths and mastodons? Take our quiz to test your knowledge! image: https://latest.earthhour.org/hubfs/Species/Elephant.jpg --- [![WWF_Logo_RGB_100x88.89_small](https://latest.earthhour.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WWF_Logo_RGB_100x88.89_small.png?width=90&height=101&name=WWF_Logo_RGB_100x88.89_small.png "WWF_Logo_RGB_100x88.89_small")](https://www.panda.org) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - **× - en** × Country Language English Spanish CONFIRM - [GIFTS](http://wwf.panda.org/virtual_gifts/) - [Donate to WWF](https://wwf.panda.org/support_wwf/) # Are you elephantastic? # Are you elephantastic? Elephants are the largest land-dwelling animals alive today. Did you know that other members of their order include the now-extinct mammoths and mastodons? Take our quiz to test your knowledge! Begin ## Where in the world can you find wild elephants? North America Europe Africa Asia Elephants are scattered throughout sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia. Next ## Why are elephants so important? They help maintain forests for other species They spread the seeds of local plant species They help maintain savanna ecosystems for other species They're all correct! Elephants uproots trees, transforming savannas into grasslands, and create clearings and gaps int he canopy that encourage tree regeneration. Via elephants' digestive tracts, seeds are dispersed in large amounts over great distances. Next ## How are baby elephants and baby humans alike? Both lose their first set of teeth (or tusks) Both eat special baby food for the first year of their life Both learn to crawl before they can walk It's true! Baby elephants lose their first teeth and tusks just like we lose baby (or milk) teeth! Baby elephants have been known to suck their trunks just as human babies suck on their thumbs! How adorable is that?! Next ## What is the biggest threat to elephant populations today? Illegal ivory trade Habitat loss Climate change Unfortunately elephant populations are threatened by all of the above. Rampant poaching to meet growing demand for ivory and elephant skin, habitat loss due to expanding human settlements, and changing access to fresh water are all causes for concern. Next ## How heavy are newborn elephants? Up to 120 kg (250 lb) Up to 50 kg (110 lb) Up to 200 kg (440 lb) Newborn elephants (calves) can weigh up to 120 kg (250 lb)! That's after they've been through a gestation period of 22 months! Next ## What can I do to help elephants? Educate yourself on ecotourism and ethical wildlife sanctuaries Report stores that sell ivory to local authorities Spread the word to your friends and family They're all correct answers! Calculate your score #### Before we get to your results... ### Be the first to hear about great new content and quizzes like this Continue without subscribing ## x out of x ### Well done! Looks like you're ELEPHANTASTIC! You know your facts, so go teach the rest of the world! ### A little room for improvement Looks like you're an ele-fan. Not quite fantastic, but a whole lot of ele-fun! ### Better luck next time! Try the quiz again! Can you beat your previous score? ### Share your score Share on Facebook Tweet Posted on 11 August 2019 Elephants are one of the most majestic and revered animals. They're intelligent, fearsome, and unfortunately threatened. We've poached them for their skin and ivory, and destroyed their natural habitat for settlements and farmlands. This World Elephant Day, test you knowledge on these fascinating mammals. How many did you get right? ** × ### Receive great updates like this direct into your inbox. Subscribe today. ![wwf](https://latest.earthhour.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WWF_January2019%20Theme/Images/wwf.png?width=53&name=wwf.png "wwf") Building a future in which people live in harmony with nature. © 2017 WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature© 1986 Panda Symbol WWF – World Wide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund)® “WWF” is a WWF Registered Trademark [Creative Commons license](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en).