A WILD African Elephant fans its large ears to cool itself in the hot sun in Uganda, Africa.

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A WILD African Elephant fans its large ears to cool itself in the hot sun in Uganda, Africa. This fanning action is the primary method of cooling the elephant's body in the hot African climate.

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Size: 4000px × 2667px
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa
Photo credit: © Ryan M. Bolton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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