African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) temporal gland

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Description

The temporal gland of an African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is a very good indicator as to its mood. They secrete profusely when they are excited, angry, playful or stressed. Males give off a strong temporal flow whilst they are in musth.

Photographer: Nick Greaves