016c Desert-adapted elephant dust bathing in Damaraland Photo by Giles Laurent
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Desert-adapted elephant dust bathing in Damaraland, Namibia. Desert-adapted elephants often dust-bathe by spraying sand or dust over their bodies with their trunks. This behavior helps protect their skin from intense sun and heat, acts as a natural insect repellent, and creates a protective layer that reduces moisture loss in the harsh desert environment. Desert-adapted elephants are the same species than African bush elephants ( Loxodonta africana ) but have behavior and physical adaptations for life in extreme desert environments. They are generally slimmer and slightly smaller than typical
Fotograf/eser: Giles Laurent.
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