Elephant calf, Loxodonta africana
When breed herds mingle at the waterholes it is an important time for social interaction as well as getting a cooling mud bath, which is important for skin care.
Size: 5300px × 3515px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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