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Rare African Elephant Twins are Thriving | Nat Geo Wild
This wild African elephant herd recently added two unusual members— twin calves, named “Elon Tusk” and “Emma.” ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe About Nat Geo Wild: Welcome to a place so wild, anything can happen. Nat Geo Wild is the network all about animals from National Geographic, where every story is an adventure and your imagination is allowed to run wild. Get More Nat Geo Wild: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILD Facebook: http://bit.ly/NGWFacebook Twitter: http://bit.ly/NGWTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NGWInstagram The 8-month-old brother and sister pair are extremely rare. Only one percent of elephant births result in twins. The mortality rate for twins is high, as they compete for food. 57-year-old mother, Eloise, may be the oldest elephant recorded to have twins. As the herd’s matriarch, her experience and wisdom contribute to the twins’ success. Researchers for Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), who study the Tarangire area’s elephant population, are monitoring the twins’ development. The twins reportedly are doing well, and often play in mud with their friends. Rare African Elephant Twins are Thriving | Nat Geo Wild https://youtu.be/ifSDPMmtIns Nat Geo Wild https://www.youtube.com/user/NatGeoWild

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