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Wikipedia: Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. Elephants are scattered throughout sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. They are considered to be keystone species due to their impact on their environments.
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How to Be an Elephant Friendly Tourist: An Essential Guide – Travel Pulse
March 2021 Red List
African elephant species now Endangered and Critically Endangered – IUCN Red List
With today’s update, there are now 134,425 species on the IUCN Red List, of which 37,480 are threatened with extinction.
Stray Notes
- Elephants are the largest living land animals
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