News Main Animals Archaeology Dinosaurs Earth History Human Animal Space Tech   AP |   Prehistoric Giant Elephant Scientists in Indonesia reconstruct the largest, most complete prehistoric elephant skeleton ever found in the tropics. Animal fossils are rare in hot, humid climates, where decomposition occurs rapidly. | Discovery News Video   « back to article

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