The African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) has only been considered to be a separate species for just over two years. Initially thought to be a sub-species of Loxodonta africana, the African Bush Elephant, several features distinguish the two. Straighter, harder ivory; a longer mandible; rounder ears; a longer tail; and an additional toenail on each […]
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Beware…
An old African proverb states: “When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers most”. African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) somewhere along the Shire River, Liwonde National Park, Malawi. With Mvuu Lodge. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800 f4 @ 1/4000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Across the Luangwa…
A Bull Elephant (Loxodonta africana) makes waves as he crosses the flowing waters of the Luangwa River. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. With The Bushcamp Co. and Bilimungwe Camp.
Zambezi Crossing…
A Bull Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crosses a shallow channel of the Zambezi River to gain access to the island reeds. With Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools Zimbabwe
Up, Up and Away
“Boswell” as this amazing wild African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is affectionately known, is famous for his ability to reach where no elephant has gone before. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe with Ruckomechi Camp and Wilderness Safaris Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm. ISO 200 f9.5@ 1/350 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Place of Elephants…
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) dusting at Madison Pan, Hwange National Park. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris Littile Makololo Camp. Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm. ISO 800 f6.7 @ 1/3000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
A Flash of White…
That oblique flash of white puts an entire species at risk. Keep it where it belongs… on an elephant. Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f4 @ 1/250 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari With Xigera Camp
Swiss Army Trunk…
The most versatile tool on the planet. Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm. ISO 800 f6.7 @ 1/1500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris