bull with floppy ear, Loxodonta africana Savuti
An old bull shows the ravages of a hard life with the cartilage of his ear broken, probably fighting other bulls over the years during the many dominance encounters he will have faced. His ear flops in a limp fashion as a result.
Size: 3544px × 5300px
Location: Chobe National Park Botswana.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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