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elephants

NOUN
large mammal
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Domesticated elephants are often part of religious ceremonies, as well as being a popular tourist attraction.

From BBC

Elephants are considered sacred in Sri Lanka and are protected by law, but farmers and residents in remote villages sometimes attack wild elephants that destroy crops.

From Barron's

The ones made in South Boston can weigh up to 285,000 pounds, roughly the equivalent of 24 elephants or 65 pickup trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The island hosts a range of endangered species like Sumatran tigers, elephants and rhinos.

From BBC

Friend and fellow conservationist Jane Goodall, who died in October, was featured in the documentary, and said he had shown the world that elephants are capable of feeling just like humans.

From BBC