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August 8, 2014 · 8:32 pm
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Reason #5 to love elephants – they’re fast!

Our No.5 Reason to love elephants… With World Elephant Day coming up fast, did you know that surprising for their size, an elephant can run up to a super speedy 30 km/hour!

And whilst the orphans might not reach that speed, they try when its for their milk!10525967_10152591070469889_6743660755206750911_n

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Tagged as David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, elephant poaching, elephants, elephants and extinction, World Elephant Day

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