“The Prime Minister declared the elephant would not be sent to Armenia “on compassionate grounds.” He further stated that thereafter the gifting of animals from India to another State to build diplomatic relations would be stopped.” - Daily News
“Lauren and Steve Spilman and their children have committed a $1 million gift to the Cleveland Zoological Society for the campaign for African Elephant Crossing, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s newest exhibit.” - Cleveland Jewish News
“Believe it or not, these pretty, festive giftwrap sets once came out of an elephant’s rear end.” - Hippyshopper
“The Sri Lankan government has gifted a baby elephant to China to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.” - Malaysia Sun
“A plan to gift an Indian elephant to Armenia has led to an outcry by animal rights activists.” - BBC NEWS
“Rao Kodali, the Indian owner of a Skegness nursing home, has a reputation for generosity. But his plan to donate an elephant to the seaside town to say thank you for its hospitality has left the local authority in a quandary and alarmed animal protection groups. ” - Guardian Unlimited
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