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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

African Elephant, Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Species: African Elephant | Location: Chobe National Park, Botswana

We stopped to see a herd of elephants when this beauty came up so close to our vehicle I thought she was going to touch me. She lifted her trunk and extended it within a few inches. Our guide had said he had never seen an elephant come so close. Highlight of my trip!

About The Photographer

I love to share my wildlife photos with family, friends and others. I hope my love for animals and the planet is contagious and inspires preservation.

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