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Master of Kaudulla
Out of the 200 elephants we saw in Kaudulla, this one made a lasting impression. This one concerns a very large and dominant male, that was in a very needy mood. He waits for groups to pass by and then sniffs every female, as if he is a gate keeper. He also actively approached groups, sometimes several times, to check the females' status. According to our guide, a females' readiness and willingness can change in minutes, which is why he rechecks. Checkpoint in action:
The Sri Lankan elephant is one of three recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant, and native to Sri Lanka. Since 1986, "Elephas maximus" has been listed as endangered by IUCN as the population has declined by at least 50% over the last three generations, estimated to be 60–75 years. The species is pre-eminently threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.
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I really like how you composed the green grass as both the bottom and top borders of the photo. I reel it really brings the whole shot together :) Posted 10 years ago