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The "Tillari Conservation Reserve" has been declared for Indian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus) along the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka: https://wildfact.com/forum/topic-bigcats...#pid119979
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Zhayynn James: " The joy of the African bush is never knowing what is around the corner. We had returned to our lodge only to find this gentle giant languidly strolling through the camp, completely unfazed by the presence of people. it browsed the branches, feeding and moving on, without a care in the world. "


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Great documentary, suggest everyone to see the whole thing. Elephant : Lord of the Jungle




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Massive, Majestic Bull at Corbett National Park





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The very first scientific description of the African elephant was given by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach in 1799. (http://www.deutschestextarchiv.de/book/view/blumenbach_naturgeschichte_1797?p=147)


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Marlon du Toit: " Elephant bulls just have a way of stealing my attention. I think as much as a male lion or a striking leopardess. They have such a tremendous presence about them.

These old bulls no longer have a point to prove. They understand influence they have & the respect others show, & this makes them approachable & time spent with them moments you’ll not easily forget.
Young bulls always have a point to make. They have to show you what they are all about, and this often comes in the form of displays, mock-charges and other methods of intimidation. They are insecure & it shows. Should you stand your ground during those interactions you’ll fairly easily break their nerve.
These old big bulls though? They are just on another level. Truly magnificent creatures!
This is a well known elephant bull in the early evening enjoying a quality bath. "


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Zhayynn James: " As wildlife photographers, we tend to fall into the trap of thinking the bigger the lens, the better for wildlife photography. Granted that wildlife, being wild, is tolerant of our presence only at a distance and bigger lenses help bridge the distance, as well as create shallow depth of field, etc. However, I find that it is often a telephoto or even wide-angle lenses that make for more compelling images. In this case, while my instinct was to automatically pick up my 500mm and make a portrait, O realised that it would never do justice to the beautiful setting in which this elephant was and so I make this image with a humble 16-80mm. A super-telephoto may showcase the hero, but a wide-angle tells the story. "


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Marlon du Toit: " It’s always playtime when you are a baby elephant.

This little one took some time to dig, head first, into some lovely summer mud during South Luangwa’s “emerald season”. "


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Uttar Pradesh's Elephant Population Increases by 120 in 3 Years
25th June, 2020
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The state forest department which carried out a census for elephants has recorded 352 elephants in the state.

According to data, 149 elephants are in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, 82 in Amangarh Tiger Reserve, 103 in the Bijnor range, 103 in Shivalik forest range, and 18 elephants were found in the Saharanpur region.
According to the last census, which was carried out in 2017, only 232 elephants were found in the 5 protected areas of the state. This means that the elephant population has grown by 120 in three years.
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" Solitude."





" There is no bond closer than an elephant baby and its herd. These family bonds run deep through individual members and can be seen in a number of tactile displays between individuals. "


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Beverly Joubert: " Despite their monumental size, elephants move with surprising stillness and grace. A feat that is partly down to their unique anatomy. These giants are equipped with cushioned feet made up of sheets of fibrous tissue that help distribute and absorb the weight of their bodies. Herds, comprised of mothers and calves that are led by a matriarch, can drift through an open marshland in relative silence. Often the gently brush of grass against a swaying trunk or leg is the only sound to signal their presence. ⁣"


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Mark Drury: " Since elephants are so large, they require an enormous amount of food. Elephants may spend 12-18 hours a day feeding. Adult elephants can eat between 200-600 pounds of food a day. As herbivores, elephants consume grasses, tree foliage, bark, twigs, and other vegetation daily. Elephants can also drink up to 50 gallons of water a day about as much as a standard bathtub holds. "


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Mark Drury: " Matriarch and family "



Mark Drury: " Bull Elephant "



Mark Drury: " Trunk up ! "

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Mark Drury: " Bull Elephant "


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Mark Drury: " Big Craig "





Mark Drury: " Two bulls sparring..."





Mark Drury: " Bull elephant "


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