A breed herd slakes it's thirst in the Katuma River. The adults syphon up about five litres a time with their trunks but for the first few months the

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A breed herd slakes it's thirst in the Katuma River. The adults syphon up about five litres a time with their trunks but for the first few months the infants have not learnt the knack and have to drink with their mouth.

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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