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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Elephant's gaze

This photo was taken at one of the animal recovery centers in Vietnam. Many elephants are rescued from circus and brought back to nature. It´s very hard for them to readapt to normal healthy life after many years of working in entertainment industries. This centers are located in the middle of the jungle, close a deep river where they get to bath every day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Vietnam
Copyright: © sofia mejia