elephant digging salts, Loxodonta africana

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An elephant digs for mineral rich soils to suppliment his diet

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Size: 5400px × 3611px
Location: Mataka Pan Hwange Safari Lodge Estate Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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