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Elephants

Elephants are members of the order Proboscidea and the family Elephantidae and have a long, muscular trunk that functions like a fifth limb. The males have a pair of huge tusks derived from upper incisors. The Asian and the African elephants are the remaining two species of elephants.

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Amboseli Trust for Elephants The Amboseli Trust for Elephants aims to ensure the long-term conservation and welfare of Africa's elephants in the context of human needs and pressures through scientific research, training, community outreach and public awareness.

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