An elephant scratches and itch behind her ear using the rough bark of a tree as a luffa. The skin behind the ear is far thinner and more sensitive

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An elephant scratches an itch behind her ear using the rough bark of a tree as a luffa. The skin behind the ear is far thinner and more sensitive than anywhere else on the body

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Size: 6200px × 4148px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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