17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
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An aerial view of an African elephant poached for ivory in northern Botswana. Poachers used a chainsaw to cut off the trunk and tusks, just 20 minutes away from a nearby camp. Poaching in Botswana is increasing rapidly, with an estimated increase of carcasses by 593% in the northern parts of the country from 2014 to 2018.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 06.2019 |
Photo Location: | Okavango Delta area, Botswana |
Camera: | FC220 |
Copyright: | © Justin Sullivan |
Awards
Photo of the Day: 06.18.19 |
Editor's Pick |