Elephants

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Beverly Joubert: " Where giants roam … Spending time in the presence of tuskers is very humbling. Calm and self-assured, this bull seemed to understand that we were not a threat and allowed us to share his space. Although tuskers once ranged in large numbers across much of Africa, today they are scarce. These elephants carry unique genes that, if successfully passed on, will ensure that they continue to grace the flatlands of East Africa (and hopefully further afield). But their impressive ivory is a burden that thrusts them into the crosshairs of poachers eager to cash in on a sizeable payload. It’s heart-breaking to imagine these gentle behemoths being slaughtered – all so their teeth can be turned into trinkets. "

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