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In this Sept. 2019, photo provided by the White Oak Conservation, Asian elephants, Kelly Ann, born Jan. 1, 1996, and Mable, born April 6, 2006, are seen at the Center for Elephant Conservation in Polk City, Fla. A Florida wildlife sanctuary is building a new 2,500-acre home for former circus elephants. The White Oak Conservation Center announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, that it's expecting to welcome 30 Asian elephants starting next year. (Stephanie Rutan/White Oak Conservation via AP)

Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida sanctuary

Associated Press

In this Jan. 3, 2015 photo provided by Feld Entertainment Inc., elephants perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus said it will phase out its iconic elephant acts by 2018. (AP Photo/Feld Entertainment Inc., Gary Bogdon)

Ringling Bros. says circuses to be elephant-free in 3 years

By TAMARA LUSH - Associated Press

In this March 19, 2013, file photo, a performer waves as elephants with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show pause for a photo opportunity in front of the Capitol in Washington, on their way to the Verizon Center, to promote the show coming to town. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Ringling Bros. eliminating elephant acts: report

By Tamara Lush - Associated Press