Bush in Botswana — elephants make political statement?

July 10, 2003
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GABORONE, July 10 (Reuters) “… Bush came face to face with a rhinoceros and her calf munching on a bale of hay. Moments later they spotted four elephants surrounded by a gaggle of attendants.

Although the animals appeared to have been pre-positioned, their carnal instincts were beyond official control. After Bush posed for photographs with his hand on a tusk and climbed back into the truck, one of the elephants mounted his mate.

That prompted the president to whisper something to his wife. The first lady responded by slapping him on the leg.” Listen to clip from NPR.

One Response to Bush in Botswana — elephants make political statement?

  1. Viaggi e Vacanze in Botswana on March 27, 2004 at 1:21 am

    Nice blog

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