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Elephants at a European zoo in 2020. A report from wildlife charity Born Free says the animals suffer in captivity and calls on all zoos to become elephant-free.

Video. Wildlife report details 'horrifying' suffering of elephants in zoos

Updated: 04/05/2022 - 17:43 GMT+2

Nearly half of the world's zoo elephants are in Europe, but the Born Free Foundation says evidence shows they suffer terribly in captivity and many die young.

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