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Namibia elephant is one of the majestic animals of the country and play a significant role in the country's ecology. Elephants are common in the National parks, the wildlife reserves and in desert regions of North Western part of Namibia which abounds in exciting game and a number of rare animal species. The Namibia elephant can be viewed from the vehicles while on a tour in Namibia. The safaris form an interesting and adventurous method of locating the elephants of Namibia.
Found mostly in herds, the Namibia elephants inhabit different parts of the country. The most well known national park of Namibia, the Etosha National Park houses a large number of elephants. While in this national park tourists and travelers can catch sight of herds of elephants near water holes or roaming the grounds of the park.
Elephants in Namibia form a major source of studies on elephants. Researchers in Namibia study the behavior of the Namibian elephants and the composition of their groups by using GPS technology. The research students also track the elephants and collect samples of their dung for genetic study and analysis. There are also a number of projects on desert elephants of Namibia that are being carried out in the country.
The Namibia elephant plays a chief role in Namibia tourism. Tourists who visit Namibia in order to catch a glimpse of the rich and diverse wildlife of the country do not leave the country without getting a view of the huge elephants of Namibia. Thus it can be said that the Namibian elephants help in earning the country its revenue from tourism.
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