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ELEPHANT-HUNTING IN EAST AFRICA 
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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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