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Polo and Pachyderms
Polo and Pachyderms
The annual King’s Cup elephant polo tournament kicked off its 11th year this week in the Thai resort town of Hua Hin.
The event brings together pachyderms and an international crowd for a charitable polo showdown dedicated to elephant conservation. The competition began on Wednesday and will wrap up on Sunday.
Photos AFP & Reuters
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