The elephant on the left was very small. It was calling to what was probably a sibling or cousin. I say that because although it may look like the mother, it was actually a young, rather small elephant in its own right. The baby had lost the tip of its trunk, most likely the victim of a predator, but perhaps it was a birth defect. Either way, the little guy seemed to have no problem getting along. We watched as it drank from a water hole and ate grass alongside the much larger members of the herd. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 280mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/2000th of a second
Adorable, even more so because of his abbreviated trunk. I have a 1-eyed Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He scratched his eye just before being diagnosed with dry eye syndrome and we had to have the eye removed. He hasn’t a care in the world and can catch balls in mid-air. Sometimes I think these situations are harder on humans than on animals.
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The elephant on the left was very small. It was calling to what was probably a sibling or cousin. I say that because although it may look like the mother, it was actually a young, rather small elephant in its own right. The baby had lost the tip of its trunk, most likely the victim of a predator, but perhaps it was a birth defect. Either way, the little guy seemed to have no problem getting along. We watched as it drank from a water hole and ate grass alongside the much larger members of the herd.
It is still a darling creature, despite its abbreviated trunk, which kind of makes your Botswanna Baby all the more dear!
Agreed. He was such a cute little guy and didn’t seem to have a care in the world.
oh he so cute, ) he probly lost his parents to other wild beastes in natures. my they need to try resuce him, and find place where he can be safe. / )
Adorable little muffin! Makes me want to just have a hugging marathon!
Good to know this little guy will survive,
Could see the bond in this picture of the family you captured the emotion there another great photo
Aunt Sue
—– Once I met a tiny
—– Phant rubber skin wire hair
—– Heavier than a bread box .
Adorable, even more so because of his abbreviated trunk. I have a 1-eyed Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He scratched his eye just before being diagnosed with dry eye syndrome and we had to have the eye removed. He hasn’t a care in the world and can catch balls in mid-air. Sometimes I think these situations are harder on humans than on animals.
Hi Rachel, I am also the proud owner of a one-eyed beast. Meet Lilly the Pirate at this link.
So adorable. Sweet, uplifting photo!