How to Identify African Elephants

Tusks come in all shapes and sizes and there is a strong hereditary component to their appearance. Tusk configuration, shape and length can be very helpful in identifying elephants. Remember, though, that tusks grow, change shape, break and re-grow surprisingly rapidly.

     

                        

    

   

                 

       

                           

        

        

      

      

       

      

        

   

   

 

      

     

        

   

   

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