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elephants  

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  • There are two main species of the elephant (Elephas maximus), which are commonly known as the African elephant and the Indian elephant. The African elephant is the largest living land creature and can weight up to eight tons and measure several meters in height. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Elephants]

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