Elephant urinates on floor at Texas Republican convention, sparking animal welfare concerns
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Marina Dunbar
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An African elephant named Paige, brought as a surprise attraction to the Texas Republican Party's annual convention in Houston, urinated on the convention floor after Governor Greg Abbott's keynote speech. The incident drew widespread attention and raised animal welfare concerns about bringing a 4-ton elephant into a convention center for political entertainment.
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bskyElephant urinates on floor at Texas Republican convention, sparking animal welfare concernstheguardian.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledAttenders had been told to prepare for a 'larger-than-life surprise' after governor Greg Abbott finished his keynote speech.
Paige, a
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