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Responsible Vehicle Positioning Around Elephants
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Responsible Vehicle Positioning Around Elephants

by Mark
25 August 2026
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Responsible vehicle positioning around elephants begins before the herd reaches the road. Slow down, identify the direction of travel and leave the animals a wide, obvious path with space to regroup. A stopped vehicle can still create pressure if it blocks calves, splits the herd or traps another vehicle. The goal is not the closest […]

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