A tuskless old female elephant is matriarch of the herd that is resident around the Ruaha River Lodge and often roams around camp.
Tuskless elephants are becoming more obvious as poachers do not target them.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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