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Drought-hit elephants beg for food
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The worst ever drought in several districts has affected not only hundreds of thousands of people but also turned elephants into virtual beggars. Several hungry and thirsty elephants are seen waiting near the fence at Uda Walawe for passersby to give them something to eat or drink. Pic by Mangala Weerasekera.
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