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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following country has opened Latin America’s first elephant sanctuary to provide a home for an estimated 50 circus animals from across the region.
A
Canada
B
Thailand
C
Indonesia
D
Brazil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brazil opens Latin America’s first elephant sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-2: -The only sanctuary for elephants in Latin America, it is situated on 2, 800 acres of incredibly diverse property in the municipality of Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. ESB isn’t developed with an altruistic view of what sanctuary should be, but instead is guided by the elephants of our past.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are approximately 50 captive elephants total in South America. Because of Brazil’s central location, we are able to provide sanctuary to elephants from surrounding countries, offering solace to elephants throughout the continent.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, founded in 1995, is the nation’s largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for African and Asian elephants.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Periyar National Park-Hangul. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in south-central Kerala state. The sanctuary is noted for herds of Asian elephants.

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