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Broken wild elephant tusk being tested for evidence of malnutrition

Researchers at the Synchrotron Light Research Institute in Nakhon Ratchasima with the broken tusk, found after two bull elephants fought at a salt lick in Khao Yai National Park. They will also test samples from several salt licks, as part of a study into malnutrition in wildlife. (Photo supplied)

A broken tusk found after two wild elephants fought over a salt lick in Khao Yai National Park is being analysed as part of a study of malnutrition in wild animals.

Veterinarians on Thursday allowed samples to be taken from the broken tusk of Plai Thong Kham, a wild bull elephant, by researchers at Synchrotron Light Research Institute for lab testing. 

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