African Elephant (Loxodonta africana). Using trunk to throw muddy water over the body giving some protection from the midday sun. Note the wet water l

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana). Using trunk to throw muddy water over the body giving some protection from the midday sun. Note the wet water line half way up the body from recent immersion in the river. Botswana.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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