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Sri Lankan Elephant (mother) pushes calf in right direction, Udawalawa, Sri Lanka Elephants do not raise their young by discussion, they do it by weight. Asia,Elephas maximus maximus,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan elephant,Udawalawa Click/tap to enlarge

Sri Lankan Elephant (mother) pushes calf in right direction, Udawalawa, Sri Lanka

Elephants do not raise their young by discussion, they do it by weight.

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    wow amazing what a great shot Posted 10 years ago
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      Thank you, Cle! Posted 10 years ago

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The Sri Lankan elephant

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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Uploaded Jun 5, 2015. Captured Nov 16, 2014 09:14.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm