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Why are Tsavo elephants called red elephants?

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Tsavo elephants are often called "red elephants" because they frequently dust themselves with the park's reddish volcanic soil. The fine dust coats their skin and creates their distinctive appearance.

Tsavo elephants are often called "red elephants" because they frequently dust themselves with the park's reddish volcanic soil. The fine dust coats their skin and creates their distinctive appearance.