The eye of the elephant in protected by stiff long eyelashes to protect the orbs when in dense thorn scrub
The eye of the elephant in protected by stiff long eyelashes to protect the orbs when in dense thorn scrub
Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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