elephant calf, Loxodonta africana
A young calf watches and learns from the example shown by its mother and other female relatives gathering mineral salts at a salt lick. Being able to suppliment minerals lacking in their vegetable diet will be essential in adult life.
Size: 5300px × 3465px
Location: Hwange Safari Lodge Estate Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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