Though the Elephant is the largest land-living mammal they can be remarkably silent. Their superb sense of smell and hearing means they can detect us.
Though the Elephant is the largest land living mammal they can be remarkably silent. Their superb sense of smell and hearing means they can detect our presence far quicker than we do.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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