ESL, Osnovna razina
Elephants: Vocabulary Practice (2)
Elephants are the largest land animal in the world. They are not only large in size but they are also very .........; often weighing more than 6000 pounds (3000 kg).
African elephants are usually taller and larger than Asian elephants. Asian elephants are ......... and stouter.
Elephants use their long trunks to suck up ......... from drinking holes, make sounds, and bring food to their mouths.
Elephants have two long, pointy ......... called tusks. They use these to dig for roots and sometimes defend themselves when in danger.
Elephants have extremely tough and ......... skin.
While female elephants are usually found in groups, male elephants are generally ......... animals. This means they spend the majority of their time alone.
Elephants are intelligent creatures. They have the largest ......... of any land animal. This organ is known to weigh as much as 11 lbs in an adult elephant.
Elephants exhibit several ......... that are similar to human actions. For example, elephants are able to show compassion, create art, and experience grief.
Elephants communicate primarily by touching each other and by making ..........
Elephants eat ......... and not other animals.