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Assam’s Elephant Emergency

By Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya

In northeastern India, human-elephant conflict is getting worse as forest resources dwindle.

Laos: The Land of a Million Elephants

June 16, 2016

Laos: The Land of a Million Elephants

The expansion of civilization is pushing humans and elephants closer and closer together.

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Laos: The Land of a Million Elephants

Jammin’ in the Jungle: An “Elephant Orchestra” Performs in Thailand

November 14, 2013

Jammin’ in the Jungle: An “Elephant Orchestra” Performs in Thailand

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Jammin’ in the Jungle: An “Elephant Orchestra” Performs in Thailand

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