The elephant's body is covered in short wiry bristles, but the eyelashes form a dense cover. This helps to protect their eyes from twigs and thorns.

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the elephants body is covered in short wiry bristles, but the eyelashes form a dense cover. This helps to protect their eyes from twigs and thorns and from mud and grit when wallowing. They also provide shade.

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Size: 5500px × 3667px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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