elephants
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South Africa’s Cheetah Plains now uses electric Land Cruisers for what it markets as its “silent game drives” through Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, trading engine noise for the rustle of elephants munching grass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Animals that are more skittish—like elephants or buffalo—are more on their guard when they hear an engine running,” said van der Steuijt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Papatiti fears that the death toll is being underestimated and that the affliction may also be affecting elephants in neighbouring Tanzania.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
He said the emphasis should not be on pinning blame on individuals but finding the cause: "We need to know what is killing our elephants."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Stella once teased me that elephants are superior because they feel more joy and more grief than apes.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
