Answer 1 was: {user_data~2019 Quiz Marine Mammal Q1}

Matriarchal: The oldest and largest female elephant serves as the matriarch, acting as the backbone of the society. She leads in decision-making and passes her wisdom down to younger generations. When the matriarch dies, it is common for her closest related kin to take on the role as new matriarch of the herd.

Answer 2 was: {user_data~2019 Quiz Marine Mammal Q2}

Male and female African elephants, some male Asian elephants: All male and female African elephants have tusks. The ones with the largest are icons often referred to as “big tuskers”. Sadly, their giant tusks make them targets for poachers and the world is quickly losing these beautiful and powerful individuals. IFAW works directly with local rangers in national parks like Amboseli and Kasungu to protect elephants and prevent poaching incidents. Only some male Asian elephants have tusks and they are usually quite smaller than those of their African relatives.

Answer 3 was: {user_data~2019 Quiz Marine Mammal Q3}

60-70 years An African elephant’s average life span is 60-70 years. Throughout these decades, the elephant will develop complex social bonds with his or her herd.

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Poaching for ivory, habitat loss: Poaching for ivory and habitat loss are the two greatest threats against elephants. The demand for ivory has caused elephant populations across Africa to plummet. We tackle this issue on a political level by working with governments to implement ivory bans and partnering with locals on the ground to predict and prevent poaching before it happens. Simultaneously, deforestation and urban development are causing landscapes to become fragmented and forcing elephants to live closer to human communities. IFAW works to protect iconic elephant migratory routes and safeguard critical landscapes.