aggressive Matriarch African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

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Description

A one tusked Matriarch is upset and giving clear warning signals to a safari vehicle that had approached in an irresponsible and provocative manner. Old African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) will react to protect the herd

Photographer: Nick Greaves