Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus). Using tip of trunk to investigate grass before gathering up a sample and transfering to mouth

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Asian or Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus). Using tip of trunk to explore and investigate grass sward before gathering up a sample. Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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