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African Savanna Elephant Matriarch
Loxodonta africana

Location

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Date

05/06/2004

Description

This up close image of a female African elephant is the leader of her herd. Usually being the largest and oldest, she oversees her multi-generational herd that includes other females and their young.

Photo Link

https://www.melissagroo.com/gallery.php

Learn More

https://www.savetheelephants.org/about-elephants-2-3-2/importance-of-elephants/
Melissa Groo
Wildlife conservation photographer, writer, educator, and wildlife warrior.
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