Freedom for Flora

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You’re about to read “Freedom for Flora.”

Here are a few things you need to know before you read. The words in bold are important terms, places, or people to know.

What is this story about?

Why was Flora brought to the U.S. from Africa?

Why were elephants put in zoos and circuses?

Why isn’t life at the circus or zoo good for elephants?

In the wild, elephants walk many miles every day. They live in close family groups.
In a circus or zoo, elephants are kept in small areas. They are often alone.

What happened to Flora when she got to the U.S.?