Elephants relax and mingle on the banks of the Great Ruaha River. Breed herds and bulls will socialise and maintain bonds at these meeting places.

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Elephants relax and mingle on the banks of the Great Ruaha River. Breed herds and bulls will socialise and maintain bonds at these meeting places, as well as drink, wallow and get mineral supplements.

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Size: 6000px × 4022px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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