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In more recent times, domestic elephants have been used for riding, carrying heavy loads, and [[war|war elephants]].

In more recent times, domestic elephants have been used for riding, carrying heavy loads, and [[war|war elephants]].

Centuries of hunting elephants for their ivory has dwindled the population of these animals.  Renewed efforts at stewardship have caused a population boom, with the number of elephants in Africa alone tripling in the last decade.

Centuries of hunting elephants for their ivory has dwindled the population of these animals.  Renewed efforts at stewardship have caused a population boom, with the number of elephants in Africa alone tripling in the last six months.

An elephant is the symbol of the [[Republican Party]].

An elephant is the symbol of the [[Republican Party]].