This little Elephant calf does not have full control over its trunk yet. The trunk of an adult Elephant is a prehensile tool of incredible dexterity and strength. But the little ones just have a floppy nose. While they are getting all their fluids from the mother’s milk they do not yet need the trunk’s syringe function for drinking water. As they get a bit older they learn how to use their long nose as a most versatile tool. I took this picture last night, as a large Thanda Safari herd drank and bathed at a waterhole. Mum and all aunties and older sisters were very protective of this little one.
Technical data: Canon R6 with EF lens f2.8/70-200mm | ISO 3200 | 1/2000sec | f2.8 | ev+0 | 200mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode | Crop to 25% of original image
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