When elephants feel threatened by poaching or over-hunting they will retreat to the thickest bush and most difficult terrain.

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When elephants feel threatened by poaching or over-hunting they will retreat to the thickest bush and most difficult terrain. They can be remarkably quiet and stealthy when they want

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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