African Forest Elephant, Species
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Learn about African forest elephants, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
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African forest elephant
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African elephant' actually two separate species
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What Makes the African Forest Elephant Special?, by Stephanie Anne Carmody, Elephant Listening Project
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Save African Forest Elephants from Mining in Guinea – Rainforest Trust
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16 Astonishing African Forest Elephant Facts - Fact Animal
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African forest elephant - Wikipedia
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African Elephant Species Now Endangered And Critically Endangered - Iucn Red List
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Tiny Baby Wonder African Forest Elephant – Love the Last
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Poaching leaves Africa's forest elephants a step from extinction
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Isn't It Time We Recognize African Elephants as 2 Separate Species? - Scientific American Blog Network
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African bush elephant - Wikipedia
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African Elephant: Is This Species Endangered?
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African Bush Elephant Animal Facts Loxodonta africana africana - A-Z Animals
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African elephants now listed as critically endangered after dramatic population declines - Good Morning America