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The Elephant Gathering of Minneriya

Why hundreds of elephants meet at an ancient reservoir each dry season.

The Elephant Gathering of Minneriya

As other water sources dry up between July and October, herds converge on the grassy shores of Minneriya tank.

It is one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants anywhere in the world.

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