Elephant trunk, Loxodonta africana
An elephants trunk acts as an effective hose that can suck upto five litres of water at a go.
Size: 3514px × 5200px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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