African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), cow with temporal gland weeping, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), The temporal gland can often be seen, as with this matriarch, and is often a sign of excitment. With elephants this can be from social interaction, breeding condition or stress

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), The temporal gland can often be seen, as with this matriarch, and is often a sign of excitment. With elephants this can be from social interaction, breeding condition or stress, Africa

Photographer: Nick Greaves