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This African Elephant is browsing in between Fever Trees on Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa.
In the Zulu language the Fever Tree is called umHlosinga (the tree that shines from afar). This beautiful acacia has a pale white bark and green foliage. It is one of the few trees where photosynthesis takes place in the bark. The yellow color on the Elephant’s skin is from rubbing against one of the trees.
Enjoy the picture!
The Tree That Shines From Afar ( Fever Tree – Acacia xanthophloea)
Christian Sperka Photography | Custom Luxury Tours 
That’s a great picture and information aboutthe tree. I had never seen self sharpened tusks.
beautiful!!
I remember the story, how could any girl resist all that!! You make me smile. Have a great day!!