16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Armed Mammal
The word "armed" describing the elephant is not only depicting its sharp, tusks, but also its trunk. Probably the most invaluable limb for the majestic tusker, it uses the trunk for its day to day life: from basic needs such as quenching its thirst, mud-water bathing to complex situations when dousing fires, rescue operations, using as a snorkel, and as a smell detector, which can sniff things out from miles away. The elephant's trunk is a nature's marvel, unparalleled to any human creations.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
Photo Location: | Yala, Sri Lanka |
Camera: | Canon EOS 70D |
Copyright: | © Senthi Aathavan Senthilverl |