Elephant Orphans

Who founded The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust?

• Edwin Lusichi

• David Sheldrick

• Daphne Sheldrick

• Chuyla

How many orphaned elephants have been saved by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust?

• 100

• 120

• 80

• 50

What is the estimated number of elephants that roamed through Africa 30 years ago?

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

What is the main reason for the decline in the elephant population?

• Climate change

• Loss of habitat due to forest fires

• Natural disasters

• Hunting for ivory tusks and meat

How many keepers are there at The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust?

• Around 20

• Around 50

• Around 30

• Around 40

What is added to the milk formula when an elephant is six months old?

• Dried coconut and cooked oatmeal porridge

• Honey and sugar

• Chocolate and nuts

• Rice and beans

What is the role of the keepers at The Trust?

• To hunt for food for the elephants

• To care for the elephants until they join other elephants in the wild

• To train the elephants for circus performances

• To entertain the elephants with music

What is the fat content in the milk of nursing mother elephants dependent on?

• The baby elephant's weight

• The baby's age

• The mother's age

• The weather

What is the main danger faced by elephants according to the text?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

• Poachers for ivory tusks and meat

How many elephants are estimated to be left in Africa today?

• 100,000

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 250,000