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Special Elephants
David Cannadine traces the remarkable history of the Asian elephant, prompted by the recent auction of colourful models to raise funds for their preservation.
David Cannadine traces the remarkable history of Asian elephants prompted by the recent auction of colourful models to raise funds for their preservation. He reveals, in particular, the special place occupied by the legendary white elephants of Thailand and how their name became a figure of speech.
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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Sun 18 Jul 201008:50
BBC Radio 4
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