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elephant

[el-uh-fuhnt] / ˈɛl ə fənt /
NOUN
large mammal
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Boyes is able to grab key footage of an elephant using his smartphone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Researchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Sassou Nguesso told the rally, dressed in a white shirt adorned with an elephant.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Around 61,000 years ago, the pygmy elephant population declined sharply.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

“This elephant, she is not dangerous?” the sergeant asked.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo