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Most Thais also still believe, with Edward Topsell, an early 17th century bestiarist, that the elephant is a "great and ample demonstration of the power and wisedom of almighty God"-particularly the white variety. King Bhumibol has democratically quartered his own nine-year-old white model in the Bangkok zoo. There, when he reaches maturity in a few years, the handsome specimen may become the first white elephant ever to be mated in captivity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Thailand: Alas, Poor Elephas! He's Losing Class | 12/13/1963 | See Source »

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