2nd Watering Hole

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Originally uploaded by pinkopinko.

wow, the elephants were so massive here. They are playing in the water and the mud to cool off, and use the clay or mud to protect their skin from the sun. The animals get plenty of calcium but not enough phosphorus here to form strong bones so when the elephants break off branches from the trees for food, their tusks break off. These are the biggest land mammals on earth. And yes, they are huge. Right next to the car.