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African elephant

Loxodonta africana

Photo by Mark Bolnik
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Mark Bolnik
Hi Ava. This encounter happened a number of years ago on a game drive in Chobe National Park in Botswana. The driver got a bit too close for the elephants liking, hence the aggressive stance. And yes, we were eventually charged!
Ava T-B
Nice photo mbolnik! Could you tell us a little more about this encounter in the notes section?

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