This Rare Elephant Sighting Had An Unexpected Twist

Tusk Troubles

In the end, though, everyone left a little unsettled but ultimately safe...except for maybe the elephant. While it's true that elephants break their tusks occasionally in the wild, there are some serious health concerns associated. For example, if the elephant's tusks break and the nerves are exposed, an infection could spread. This attack wasn't just on the people, but she was also putting herself and her child at risk by approaching...

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