The elephant Loxodonta africana a large animal approaching water with smaller animals scattering to make way. Madikwe Reserve, Northcape South Africa


The elephant Loxodonta africana is the largest land animal weighing up to 13200 lbs 6000kg is water dependent and ranges over a huge area. It is the worlds most versatile herbivore occupying a very big range. The trunk is used for grasping, smelling,drinking and broadcasting


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Location: Madidwe Reserve, South Africa
Photo credit: © Peter van der Byl photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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