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The History of Elephants in Igbo Land: From Indigenous Giants to Decline

Elephants used to roam freely in Igbo land, which is in southeastern Nigeria. These magnificent creatures, especially the African forest elephant (Loxodonta Cyclotis), moved freely within the dense forests and open grasslands. Unfortunately, due to human activities and environmental changes, Elephants have almost disappeared from the area over time. Let us look at the history…