What is the African elephant known to be related to size and strength?
The African elephant is known for being the biggest of all land animals and the most powerful.
What happens to a baby elephant in the wild if it doesn't have its mother?
Without its mother, a baby elephant in the wild will probably die.
Who cares for the baby elephants in Kenya mentioned in the story?
Daphne Sheldrick and her team care for the baby elephants.
Where is Kenya located?
Kenya is in East Africa.
Describe what Kenya looks like according to the story.
Kenya has a great African plain with tall grass and clumps of trees. It is home to various animals, including elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, gazelles, im
What are some animals that live in Kenya's national parks?
Some animals that live in Kenya's national parks include elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, rhinos, and hippos.
Why do people hunt elephants in Kenya?
People hunt elephants for their valuable ivory tusks, which can be carved into objects that sell for a lot of money.
When did Daphne Sheldrick start caring for baby elephants?
Daphne Sheldrick began caring for baby elephants in 1977.
Where did Daphne Sheldrick live, and where do the park rangers bring the baby elephants?
Daphne Sheldrick lives in a house in one of the smaller national parks in Kenya, and the park rangers bring the baby elephants to her.
How do Daphne Sheldrick and her team feed the baby elephants?
They feed the baby elephants by bottle until they are ready for solid food.
What happens to the young elephants when they are about two years old?
When they are about two years old, the young elephants are taken to Tsavo National Park.
Why do the young elephants stay inside a fenced area in Tsavo National Park for the first few weeks?
They stay inside a fenced area to become familiar with their new home and to allow them to get comfortable with the older elephants already living in Tsavo.
Why do you think Daphne and her team continue to look after the elephants even though it is very dangerous?
Why do you think ivory is so valuable that people are willing to hunt elephants for it?
How do you think the older elephants in Tsavo National Park help the young ones to become used to their environement?
Why do you think the elephants wrap their trunks around Daphne and Jill when they visit Tsavo National Park?
