Amazing African Elephants. micro-lesson

Sophie

Classifying living things: Marvellous Mammals

Science

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The African elephant is a mammal that is found in 23 countries across Africa including Botswana, Zambia, and Tanzania. Like all mammals, this animal has a layer of hair on its body and is warm-blooded, meaning it can create its own body heat. Like all elephants, the African elephant has a large trunk which it uses for multiple purposes including foraging, drinking, and carrying food to its mouth. The African elephant is larger than the Asian and Indian elephant and can be recognized by its distinctively large ears. In addition to being the largest of its kind, the African elephant is the largest land animal currently in existence with males weighing up to 6,000 kilograms and up to 4 meters tall shoulder to toe. Elephants are herbivores which means that they only eat plants. The African elephant has a diet of grass, leaves, fruit and roots.

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The African Elephant is found in the continent of Africa. How many countries in Africa is it found in?

1) 23

2) 20

3) 25

4) 27
The African Elephant is bigger than the Asian and Indian Elephant. True or false?

1) True.

2) False.
How can you recgonise the African Elephant from the Asian and Indian Elephant?

1) The African Elephant has larger ears.

2) The Asian Elephant is larger.

3) The African Elephant is light grey.

4) The Indian Elephant has two tusks rather than one.
How much can male elephants weigh?

1) 6000 kg

2) 5000 kg

3) 3000 kg

4) 1000 kg
What does herbivore mean?

1) An animal that only eats plants.

2) An animal that only likes herbs.

3) An animal that eats everything.

4) An animal that eats meat.

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Sophie

A former Science subject leader and primary school teacher with four years of experience. I am passionate about Science teaching and learning and believe it empowers children to understand the world around them!

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