Elephant damage on a baobab trunk shows the fibrous structure of the tree, different to most other trees. Elephants often feed on baobabs in the dry.


Elephant damage on a baobab trunk shows the fibrous structure of the tree, different to most other trees. Elephants often feed on baobabs in the dry season for moisture and trace elements to supplement their diets.


Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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