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Due To Cold Weather, Raja Will Not Appear For His 25th Birthday
Raja, the St. Louis Zoo's 25-year-old bull elephant, will stay indoors where it's warm. But, you can still sign his birthday card.

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Raja, the St. Louis Zoo's 25-year-old bull elephant, will stay indoors where it's warm. But, you can still sign his birthday card.

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