Learn about the simple life processes and methods elephants use in this easy crossword puzzle designed for kids ages 8-12. Covers how elephants breathe, eat, drink, and more.
Elephant Anatomical and Ethological Enigma is a hard crossword puzzle with 13 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Elephant Anatomical and Ethological Enigma
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- 1. Genus of extinct proboscideans nicknamed the ‘shovel tusker’
- 2. Genetic trait increasing due to selective pressure from poaching
- 4. Genus name referencing ancient proboscideans of the Pleistocene epoch
- 10. Describes the elephant’s primarily daytime activity pattern
- 11. Misleading descriptor—elephants resemble these but possess a unique digestive system
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- 3. Dense material composing elephant tusks, highly prized and controversial
- 5. Measure of brain size relative to body size, notably high in elephants
- 6. Scientific term for the elongated nose and upper lip in elephants
- 7. Membranous structure involved in elephant hearing located in the ear
- 8. Extinct elephant-like species with shovel-shaped tusks
- 9. Old term for thick-skinned mammals including elephants
- 12. Periodic condition of heightened aggression and testosterone in bull elephants
- 13. Relating to the cecum, vital in digestion within an elephant's complex gut
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