Before the sea-quake, not much thought been given to the elephants in Southeast Asia, who after the disaster were held to be national heroes in the Tsunami-destroyed area. Domestic elephants were used in rescue operations and after the disaster seemed to be a useful source of help. More than before, the elephants knew what it was they needed to do, and many have asked whether the elephants could be used in future times of emergency.

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