Elephant calf, Loxodonta africana
An elephant calf learns by the example set by mother and the other adults of their breed unit as they gather mineral enriched sand evaporated from the nearby pan.
Size: 5300px × 3462px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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