Australia's Dubbo Zoo's newest asiatic, elephant calf eating its mother's faeces to improve gut function, health and resistance.

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Asiatic elephant calf staying close to its mother but taking the time to consume some of its mother's faeces knowing, instinctively, that it provides the necessary gut bacteria for its survival and well-being.

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Size: 5568px × 3712px
Location: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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