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We Are Family

by Ingrid Vekemans

Category: FaunaAdded January 27, 20131,166 views

Land Mammals

Keywords: elephant, close-up, family, mother, calf, tenderness, kenya, africa

Observing a herd of elephants is beautiful and endearing...how they communicate, loving, helpful and protective - yet at the same time towards outsiders (animal or human) showing strength and power, solely for the protection of their family...They know they are vulnerable, man is their biggest enemy. So you have to keep your distance and be very careful around them, but when you do that, there will be acceptance and they will just continue with their daily chores...

Tsavo East, Kenya
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