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Being very close to an elephant on African safari is a special treat. It was made possible at our camp in Botswana (Hyena Pan) by hiding in an underground viewing space.
Botswana has a huge population of elephants, mostly due to regulations regarding protection of these gentle giants. During dry seasons many herds of elephants stay close to the watering holes, where they can get much needed water and possibly better food (they eat leaves, roots, fruits and grasses).
Some interesting facts about elephants:
- An elephant is the largest living land mammal in the world
- Elephants are extremely intelligent creatures and have brains that can weigh as much as 4-6 kg.
- Elephants are herbivores and only eat grasses, herbs, fruit, plants and trees. Their healthy, vegetarian diet is obviously good for them as the average elephant has a life span of around 70 odd years
- Elephants have six sets of teeth that grow one set after another, throughout their lives. By the time they r...

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