How much do you know about elephants?

1. How much does an average adult female African Elephant weigh?
A. 1,000 - 2,000 pounds
B. 4,000 - 5,000 pounds
C. 7,000 - 8,000 pounds
D. 10,000 - 11,0000 pounds

2. How much does an average adult male African Elephant weigh?
A. 4,000 - 6,000 pounds
B. 7,000 - 9,000 pounds
C. 10,000 - 14,000 pounds
D. 15,000 - 20,000 pounds

3. How much weight can an African Elephant lose daily through waste elimination?
A. 25 - 50 pounds
B. 75 - 100 pounds
C. 200 - 300 pounds
D. More than 500 pounds

4. The average African Elephant in a zoo will eat how much food daily?
A. 80 - 100 pounds
B. 110 - 140 pounds
C. 150 - 200 pounds
D. 250 - 350 pounds

5. The average African Elephant in a zoo will drink how much water daily?
A. 5 - 10 gallons
B. 15 - 30 gallons
C. 30 - 50 gallons
D. 75 - 150 gallons

6. The average African Elephant can stretch how high to reach foliage for a snack?
A. 8 - 10 feet
B. 10 - 12 feet
C. 12 - 14 feet
D. 18 - 20 feet

7. A single elephant's tusk can weigh up to?
A. 175 - 200 pounds
B. 250 - 300 pounds
C. 300 - 350 pounds
D. 350 - 400 pounds

Elephant facts were provided by Don Redfox, Elephant Manager at the Toledo Zoo.

Answers: 1C, 2C, 3D, 4B, 5C, 6D, 7A

Note: Lost elimination weight is replaced with food and water consumption throughout the day.