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Where is Mount Elgon?

Mount Elgon is an ancient, massive shield volcano on the border of Kenya and Uganda, and it is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the African elephants featured in this story. Its unique ecosystem provides the rich variety of plants that these elephants utilise for their self-medication practices, making it a significant biodiversity hotspot.

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