Wild African Savanna Elephant climbing over wall to drink from swimming pool at tourist camp in Mole National Park, Ghana
The elephant called Onipanua or The People's Friend had just returned from migration to the camp area at the start of the dry season where there is a water hole. Now and again he likes to drink from the swimming pool instead early in the morning when no people are around. Largest land animal in world. Large muscular trunk, formed by fusion and elongation of nose and upper lip. Barrel-like body, heavy legs like columns, grey brown flapping ears. Less humped back than Indian elephant. Also known as bush elephant. Endandered species and protected wild animal. Male about 45 years old. Wild animal venturing into human territory. Humans invading wild animal's territory
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Location: Mole National Wildlife Park Ghana West Africa African
Photo credit: © GS International / Alamy / Afripics
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