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Large-tusked elephants are in decline, need to be protected from trophy hunting and poaching, says researcher - Africa Geographic
Elephant Aid International - Fun Facts Friday: Elephant Tusks Elephant tusks are long upper incisor teeth made of the same material as human teeth–dentine with an outer layer of enamel. Tusks appear
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