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Influence of poaching on elephants

Are more African elephants being born tuskless because of poaching?

Tuskless elephants

Are more male or female African elephants being born tuskless?

Depression in Kenya

How does Kenya rank for depression in Africa?

Number of depressed Kenyans

How many Kenyans are depressed?

Self-defence of the police

Are South African police allowed to shoot back when they are shot at?

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