Elephants Everywhere

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1. Animals An elephant is a pachyderm. Which other animals are pachyderms? Neither of these Hippopotamus Both of these Rhinoceros

2. Brainteaser In ace plan, father changes animal. (7,8) Answer: (Two Words)

3. Celebrities Jumbo was a very famous elephant who ended his days in a tragic accident while on tour with Barnum and Bailey's circus in North America. Where was he born? Paris United States London French Sudan

4. Entertainment Traditionally elephants have entertained western crowds in circuses, but this isn't usually acceptable now. However, elephants can still earn their keep. Which of these activities produces a ready sale? Painting pictures Playing music Both of these Neither of these

5. For Children Which of the following characters is NOT an elephant in the stories about Babar? Zephyr Celeste Arthur Cornelius

6. General African and Asian elephants are different. Which of the following statements is true? Female Asian elephants don't have tusks. Asian elephants have bigger ears than African elephants. African elephants are generally smaller than Asian elephants. Both African and Asian elephants have two 'fingers' at the end of their trunks.

7. Geography There is a famous orphanage for abused, orphaned or retired Asian elephants at Pinnawala. Which country is it in? India Sri Lanka Thailand Burma

8. History Elephants have been trained to fight in battle for thousands of years. Which Carthaginian took elephants across the Alps on his way to fight the Romans? Alexander the Great Hannibal Pyrrhus Charlemagne

9. Hobbies The Indian game of chaturanga is one of the forerunners of chess. It is played with chariots, elephants, horses, kings and ministers supported by foot soldiers. Which piece in today's game replaces the elephant? Bishop Knight Rook Queen

10. Humanities Which British artist is well known for his paintings of elephants? David Shepherd George Stubbs John Constable Edwin Landseer

11. Literature Gerald Durrell is famous for his books about animals. Which is the story about an elephant? Two in the Bush Rosie is my Relative Menagerie Manor Keeper

12. Movies Who starred alongside the elephant in the film "Larger Than Life"? Robin Williams Leslie Nielsen Danny de Vito Bill Murray

13. Music Probably the most famous song about an elephant tells of one who packed her trunk and ran away from the circus. What was her name? Nellie Millie Ellie Billie

14. People What was the real name of the "elephant man"? Joseph Merrick Joseph Derrick Joseph Herrick Joseph Berrick

15. Religion Which Hindu god is usually depicted with an elephant's head? Kali Vishnu Indra Ganesh

16. Sci/Tech Which of these senses is least well developed in elephants? Hearing Sight Touch Smell

17. Sport Where do the World Elephant Polo Championships take place? Rajasthan Sri Lanka Nepal Thailand

18. Television What was the name of the elephant who infamously urinated and defecated on Blue Peter in 1969? Booboo Lulu Fifi Mimi

19. Video games Elephant Games make all of the following, but which one is actually about an elephant? Bloom Jungle Heart RIP Road Rush

20. World Which political party uses an elephant as its symbol? The Democratic Party in the United States The Labour Party in the United Kingdom The Conservative Party in the United Kingdom The Republican Party in the United States