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August 11, 2017

By: Kristen Skovira
From: News Channel 5+

Elephant Sanctuary Opens Outdoor Classroom

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Elephants around the world are disappearing. According to experts, an estimated 100 African elephants are killed each day by poachers -- leaving only 400,000 in the wild.

Here in Middle Tennessee, conservationists are trying to turn those numbers around.

Just in time for World Elephant Day, the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is unveiling their new outdoor classroom.

Elephant Sanctuary Opens Outdoor Classroom

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