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Save the Endangered Species-The Elephant [VHS]

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Though this work never mentions "Dumbo," it speaks of tensions between humans and circus elephants that may remind you of that animated film.

This work stresses the elephant's uniqueness. There is almost no animal like it. No land animal is bigger. It may have a language which humans may understand one day if they don't destroy them. The work shows two elephants stroking each other's trunks after not seeing each other for 20 years. Yes, it was quite touching.

The work shows two researchers who are studying the elephant. It also says they have gone from millions in number to a few thousand. Still, I thought their annihilation was downplayed a bit. They show elephants in shackles and rooms of tusks. However, there is no showing elephants being shot or abused, etc. If that violent reality is not shown, some may not realize the importance of trying to say this animal.

I am mindful of all the burdens that India and African nations face. They are having trouble just empowering their people. Still, because elephants are either African or Indian, I would have liked to know if those governments are doing anything to save this native animal. Because it has been the symbol of American Republicans for almost two centuries, I wonder if that party has trie to save or protect them.