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  “ELEPHANTS, TOO, COUNT” – By Des Kelly  An excellent idea pertaining to an “Elephant Census”, is now being negotiated in Sri Lanka, realizing perhaps, that it is almost imperative now, to try and take proper stock of this magnificent animal, one that, more than any other, practically symbolizes the Country itself, one that can actually work harder than dozen men, & animals who are trained to be the “Stars” of most big processions or Pereharas, as they are called in Sinhala. Politicians in S.L.,  like  “Pollies” everywhere, seem to procrastinate & get their priorities all mixed up. I would reckon that 95% of Tourists who visit Sri Lanka, especially during the Wesak festivities, will want to get some views of these huge, but beautiful Creatures, to complete their holiday & perhaps even go back there a second or third time, to watch the highly decorated Elephants play their part ...