A student researching elephants has taken the following notes:
• Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth • They live in complex social groups led by matriarchs • Elephants demonstrate mourning behavior for deceased family members • Their memory allows them to remember water sources across vast areas • Poaching for ivory has severely reduced elephant populations
The student wants to emphasize elephant intelligence and emotional depth. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
Elephants demonstrate remarkable intelligence and emotional depth—living in matriarchal social groups, mourning their dead, and remembering water sources across vast territories.
Poaching for ivory has severely reduced elephant populations across Africa and Asia.
Elephant herds are led by experienced matriarchs who guide the group.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Social structure, mourning, and memory show intelligence and emotion.