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What are Tsavo’s red elephants?

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Tsavo's elephants are often called "red elephants" because they dust themselves with the region's red volcanic soil, which coats their skin and gives them a distinctive reddish appearance.

What are Tsavo's red elephants?

Tsavo's elephants are often called "red elephants" because they dust themselves with the region's red volcanic soil, which coats their skin and gives them a distinctive reddish appearance.