matriarch with young, Loxodonta africana

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An infant elephant plays next to his mother whilst she drinks at one of Hwanges many waterholes.

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Size: 5300px × 3527px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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