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Mud bathing is a vital act for the survival of elephants in their natural habitat. By covering themselves with a thick layer of mud, they create a natural sunscreen that protects their sensitive skin from the sun’s rays. In addition, this same layer serves as an effective barrier against insects, and as the water in the mud evaporates, it helps to regulate their body temperature, keeping them cool in the heat.<\/p>\n

Loxodonta africana<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 African Elephant \/ African bush elephant \/ African savanna elephant
\u2022 Elefante Africano \/ elefante africano de sabana<\/p>\n

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Proboscidea
Family:Elephantidae
Genus:Loxodonta
Species:L. africana<\/p>\n

Mankwe dam, Pilanesberg National Park, North West Province, South Africa<\/p>\n

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Camera:<\/b> Canon EOS 77D \/ 9000D
\"Canon<\/p>\n

Lens:<\/b> Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
\"Sigma<\/p>\n

Capture Information:<\/b>
\n Focal Length: 260.0 mm
\n Shutter Speed: 1\/400
\n Aperture: f\/7.1
\n ISO: 200\n<\/p>\n

Photo Taken: March 12, 2018
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