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Lying on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust, the elephant slowly exhausted himself in futile attempts to stand, the latest potential victim of a still-mysterious ailment in southern Kenya.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

Of course, the elephant in the room is regret.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Unlike in 1986, when many of the artifacts, especially the elephant tusks, decomposed after being exposed to the open air, Ran improvised a new system for the dig.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Don’t miss: If Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant in the room, this is the mouse everyone has overlooked.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

“And we want to know all about the elephant, don’t we, Mum?” said Karl.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Captive elephants, once used commonly for logging, are now used for tourism, entertainment, and religious ceremonies.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

"Maternal age effects are incredibly common, from invertebrates up through humans, elephants, other primates and other mammals," said Kristin Gribble, an associate scientist in the Bay Paul Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

“Animals that are more skittish—like elephants or buffalo—are more on their guard when they hear an engine running,” said van der Steuijt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

"How many elephants will die before we can stop this?"

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

“The Roc. This bird could snatch up elephants in its talons. Look at it.”

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker