elephant

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The museum called the find of the elephant relative and the ancestor of today's slow-moving tree-dwellers with long, curved claws "one of the most relevant" in Costa Rica in decades.

From Barron's

An elephant's trunk can surpass a human's height and lift trees -- a marvel of strength that's conversely so gentle it can grasp a tortilla chip without breaking it.

From Barron's

Herds of elephants, bison, and aurochs roamed freely.

From Science Daily

The same strain now affecting Antarctic skuas previously caused massive losses among elephant seals and sea lions in Argentina.

From Science Daily

I ask, summoning the courage to address the elephant in the room.

From Literature