Meet the African savannah elephant (African bush elephant)
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Find out more about African savannah elephants (also known as African bush elephants), including what IFAW is doing to protect these endangered animals.
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Half-a-century-old African Savanna Elephant, captured by photographer Clint Ralph — The Elephant Foundation
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Scientists: we are 'condemning' forest elephants by ignoring evidence, Conservation
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African elephants now listed as Endangered and Critically Endangered - Discover Wildlife
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African Bush Elephant The Nature Conservancy
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Tiny Baby Wonder African Forest Elephant – Love the Last
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African bush elephant - Wikipedia
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African Elephants Use Their Acute Sense of Smell as Form of Communication, Study Says
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Elephant Facts - Elephant Aid International
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Forest elephants, scientists and chance
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Meet the African savannah elephant (African bush elephant)
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African Bush Elephant Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History