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African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Photo by AnaRitaCosta
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

African Elephant and it's baths. Mud-Water-Dust to keep a healthy skin and strong against the high temperatures of the savanna and against mosquitos.

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Comments (8)
LarryGraziano
Hi Ana, Could you add this African Elephant to the Endangered species of the World mission? http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/13996003 Thanks! Spectacular spotting and photos
KarenL
Lovely photo - so great to see an elephant enjoying a dust bath!
Apple
Great capture! I cannot wait to share with my husband, he is a huge fan of the elephant and he will really appreciate this photo.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2011

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