The deep wrinkles and pitting of the elephants hide is offset by remarkable eyelashes.
Eyelashes protect an elephants eyes from damage and injury when moving through scrub and vigourous mud-bathing.
Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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