20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Elephants of Tarangire

While on photo safari at the Tarangire National Park in Tanzania, we came upon a small heard of elephants crossing a dirt road. Big sister was demonstrating "dusting", a technique elephants use to stay cool in warm temperatures. The smallest in the group was eagerly learning her new skill.

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Date Taken: 09.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2022
Photo Location: Near Arusha, Tanzania, Tanzania
Copyright: © Kara Amstutz