The textures of an elephants rough hide shows the wrinkles, pits and pores that protect the largest living land mammal.
The wrinkled pitted hide of an elephant is designed to trap cooling moisture to help with thermoregulation.
Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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