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      According to the article, to shelter elephants that were previously captive, such as elephants coming from circuses and outdated zoos

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          Taking care of elderly elephants is expensive.

          Their countries of origin gain more by focusing resources on young elephants that are still capable of eventually joining a herd and perpetuating the species.