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Loxodonta africana
They are the largest terrestrial animals. Their ears are larger than those of Asian elephants. Their trunk, an extension of the upper lip and nose, is used for communication,handling food and objects. Both males and females have tusks. There can be up to 70 members in a group, led by a matriarch. Females care for one another's young and they form a circle around the young to protect them from threats. They are threatened by illegal hunting for meat and ivory and habitat loss.
Africa, with Southern Africa being a stronghold.
Taken in a private reserve bordering Kruger National Park. They came up to our jeep, divided into columns to pass by on either side.
Spotted on Jun 27, 2009
Submitted on Jan 19, 2012
4 Comments
Oh, these are unreal pics you took after having trained them! If this was Kruger Park, you can join mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8322...
Wonderful getting so close is so hard.
I do, too; they are awesome animals and it was thrilling to have them walk by only a few feet away.
Wonderful shots
I Love elephants