Elephant Intelligence and Behavior Quiz

What method do African elephants use to test electric fences?

• Their trunks

• Their ears

• Their tusks

• Their feet

What is the encephalization quotient (EQ) of elephants compared to humans?

• Elephants: 2.0, Humans: 6.0

• Elephants: 1.3, Humans: 7.5

• Elephants: 5.0, Humans: 5.0

• Elephants: 7.5, Humans: 1.3

Which test do elephants pass that indicates self-awareness?

• The cooperation test

• The memory test

• The mirror test

• The empathy test

What sense is particularly strong in elephants, aiding in their memory and navigation?

• Smell

• Taste

• Hearing

• Sight

How do elephants demonstrate their ability to use tools?

• By digging holes

• By creating art

• By using branches for grooming

• By building shelters

What is a key focus of Dr. Joshua Plotnik's research on elephants?

• Their migration patterns

• Their diet

• Their behavior and cognition

• Their physical strength

How do elephants adapt to farmers' mitigation strategies?

• By avoiding the area

• By moving to another region

• By waiting out the noise

• By attacking the farmers

What is the purpose of creating a personality profile for elephants?

• To help in conservation efforts

• To understand their dietary needs

• To predict their lifespan

• To train them for circuses

What is a significant challenge in comparing animal intelligence?

• All animals have the same level of intelligence

• Different animals have different interests

• Animals do not have brains

• Intelligence cannot be measured

What is the main goal of balancing human and elephant needs?

• To reduce elephant population

• To ensure peaceful coexistence

• To conserve natural resources

• To increase tourism