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Animal welfare groups say 3 elephants are depressed and sue to move them
Animal welfare groups in South Africa are taking a zoo to court over the mental well-being of three elephants
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According to ABC News’s source item, Animal welfare groups say 3 elephants are depressed and sue to move them, Animal welfare groups in South Africa are taking a zoo to court over the mental well-being of three elephants
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- Animal welfare groups say 3 elephants are depressed and sue to move themABC News - 2026-05-19T12:09:59+00:00
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