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regions, nor even, perhaps, the biggest I shot. At the same 

 time, there are undoubtedly larger specimens, as there are 

 smaller ; for the individuals often vary a good deal among 

 themselves. I would premise that to take very accurate 

 measurements of the height of a dead elephant, lying on its 

 side, is not altogether easy. Its feet are of enormous weight, 

 and, with only two or three hands to help, it is by no means 

 easy to keep the knee-joint straight. I can only say that 

 I have striven to be as exact as possible, and aimed rather at 

 being under the mark, and err, if at all, on the safe side, than 

 to exaggerate. 



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