wallowing elephant, Loxodonta africana
An elephant enjoys a roll at a mud wallow. Such activities help control skin parasites and help keep body temperatures down.
Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Chobe National Park Botswana.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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