Bangladesh
Elephant Injured in Fall From Hill in Teknaf Dies
A wild elephant that was seriously injured after falling from a hill about 300 feet high in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, died under treatment on 12 July.
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Environment
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Fruits
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Environment
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Environment
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