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African bush elephant

Loxodonta africana

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

Female elephant fiddling with a small branch. Enjoying the shade on a hot African morning.

Habitat:

Bush veld of the subtropical Kruger National Park.

Notes:

These peaceful giants are being slaughtered daily for their ivory. A terrible trade that should stop immediately!

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African elephant

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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PublishedApril 14, 2014

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