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COMMON NAME
African Elephant
SCIENTIFIC NAME
 Loxodonta africana
(Blumembach,1797)
 

Elephants are always associated with permanent water and abundant vegetation( an exception to this is the desert elephant from Namibia, who adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the area). Because elephants do not have sweat glands, water plays an important roll in helping them cool down.
The picture was taken near Shingwedzi in the Kruger National Park
 
Elephant Bull
Wildlife Pictures - Picture taken in Kruger National Park		 African Wildlife Gallery
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