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elephant

[el-uh-fuhnt] / ˈɛl ə fənt /
NOUN
large mammal
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Neil the beloved elephant seal has once again returned to Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania, for his annual moult, keeping locals on their toes with his cheeky and sometimes destructive antics.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Footage shows the moment a wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Sri Lanka.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

A ranger told AFP he had not seen an elephant once in 12 years patrolling.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Holly sees an elephant, my husband sees a giraffe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

She told the man that enough was enough, that his dog was out of control and frightening the elephant.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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