Acacia albida Winter thorn seed pod

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The nutritious seed pods of the winter thorn and others acacias are actively sought out by elephants

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Size: 3521px × 5391px
Location: Mana Pools National Park Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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