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Sri Lankan Elephant in Udawala, Sri Lanka Based on size looks like a young adult to me, so kind of surprising to find it all alone. That said, there could be a few more in the bushes, they are quite stealthy. Asia,Elephas maximus maximus,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan elephant,Udawalawa Click/tap to enlarge

Sri Lankan Elephant in Udawala, Sri Lanka

Based on size looks like a young adult to me, so kind of surprising to find it all alone. That said, there could be a few more in the bushes, they are quite stealthy.

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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 17, 2015. Captured Nov 16, 2014 15:03.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/4.5
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO1000
  • 80mm