elephants
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He boxes to relax, and as an early inspiration cites the Roman general Scipio, who with shrewd tactics defeated Carthaginian Hannibal and his war elephants to win a seemingly impossible battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Wild elephants are often seen near roads close to forest areas in Sri Lanka, where they sometimes attack passing vehicles.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The last two elephants, Billy and Tina, were transferred last year to the Tulsa Zoo after decades of campaigning by animal rights advocates over living conditions and a history of deaths and health challenges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
“It’s Ruby, Ivan. She’s with other elephants now. Because of you.”
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
