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Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril but Travel Could Help Protect Them AFAR 4/29/2021 Jennifer Flowers
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The African savanna elephant can live up to 70 years and a new designation that classifies two types of elephants in Africa could offer new ways to protect them.If you’ve ever had an encounter with elephants the world’s largest terrestrial mammals you might be among the ranks of travelers who say it’s one of the most moving wildlife experiences of their lives. Elephants’ massive size, long trunks, and white tusks are a sight to behold. But most people are captivated more by their intelligence, curiosity, and sophisticated matriarchal social structures that challenge traditional ideas of what defines humanity.
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The African savanna elephant can live up to 70 yearsâand a new designation that classifies two types of elephants in Africa could offer new ways to protect them.
A new designation will help conservationists, and travelers, better support the worldâs largest terrestrial mammals. share this article
If youâve ever had an encounter with elephantsâthe worldâs largest terrestrial mammalsâyou might be among the ranks of travelers who say itâs one of the most moving wildlife experiences of their lives. Elephantsâ massive size, long trunks, and white tusks are a sight to behold. But most people are captivated more by their intelligence, curiosity, and sophisticated matriarchal social structures that challenge traditional ideas of what defines humanity.