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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Sanctuary

“Sanctuary” Elephants have been documented to call each other by name, many have suffered due to conflict with humans. This photo shows the importance of nurturing and sense of family to thrive, indicating a very high level of social interaction that is analogous in humans.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2017
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Botswana, Botswana
Camera: NIKON D80
Copyright: © Nadira Gupta