Elephant bull weeping from temporal gland (Loxodonta africana)

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) bull weeping from temporal gland

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Description

A bull African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) walks along as secretions weep from his temporal gland. This is a good indication of the emotional status from infrasound interactions with other bulls in the area

Photographer: Nick Greaves