Applying sunscreen
Elephant trunks are extremely multifunctional and can be used for a huge variety of different activities, including eating and drinking, grabbing, holding and pushing, etc. An elephant on the sandy river edge of the Tarangire River sprays sand onto its back with its trunk. The sand functions as a sunscreen against the hot African sun and also as an insect repellant. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. (converted to black and white)
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Applying sunscreen
Elephant trunks are extremely multifunctional and can be used for a huge variety of different activities, including eating and drinking, grabbing, holding and pushing, etc. An elephant on the sandy river edge of the Tarangire River sprays sand onto its back with its trunk. The sand functions as a sunscreen against the hot African sun and also as an insect repellant. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. (converted to black and white)
06/05/2025 www.allenfotowild.com