Golden light - injured elephant

[Bryan Pereira]

I noticed a lot of commotion within the group. Fights kept on braking out started by one elephant. You will notice it trunk is damaged, it actually leaks quite a bit and must be causing major pain which likely translated into more aggressive behavior hence the fights.

D850 200 to 400 f4
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feb2024 photo safari

 

[Jeff15]

A very beautiful shot ...

 

[Digger...]

Would that have been caused from a lion or lioness? How would another elephant cause that wound, a tusk?

 

[Bryan Pereira]

Would that have been caused from a lion or lioness? How would another elephant cause that wound, a tusk?

It actually looks like a snare trap to me but not sure, doubtful another elephant

 

[Digger...]

It actually looks like a snare trap to me but not sure, doubtful another elephant

You didn't come across a ranger that day to tell them of the injury?

 

[Bryan Pereira]

You didn't come across a ranger that day to tell them of the injury?

Mostly I only come across them around cheetah and leopards.

 

[jeffashman]

Nice image! A "little" injury like that can make survival rough. Hopefully Rangers do come across her and are able to help.

 

[zpyra]

Would that have been caused from a lion or lioness? How would another elephant cause that wound, a tusk?

Could be a crocodile