two Elephant bulls relax whilst feeding from riverine forest on the banks of the Great Ruaha River. Bulls like these will form long term friendships

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two Elephant bulls relax whilst feeding from riverine forest on the banks of the Great Ruaha River. Bulls like these will form long term friendship bonds and regularly spend time together.

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Size: 4235px × 6000px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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