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December 27, 2016

By: Nancy Stephens

Elephants Hungry for Christmas Trees

Tennessean, The Fairview Observer

It’s no surprise that elephants have large appetites, but did you know their diet occasionally includes a Christmas tree? Well, one local man is making sure a few local elephants enjoy a holiday meal....

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