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Elephants: animals of higher intelligence
Elephants are interesting animals because they are very sociable and
family is important to them. They can grow to a (1)
of over 3 metres and usually (2)
about 3,800 kilos.
Normally they are quite relaxed and (3)
animals,
but sometimes they can get (4)
when they are
looking after (5)
elephants. They are also quite
clever and (6)
and slow down and help feed
(7)
or ill members of the family group.
These qualities and the fact that they are so strong and
(8)
is why people want to protect them and the
land they live on for the future.