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By Any Means

In the wilderness of Africa, elephants protect their young ones by any means. With adults close at hand out in the open, they don’t wander off too far.

Protected By Any Means

We came across this herd of elephants on one of our game drives at Maasai Mara National Reserve. Lagging behind by a few feet was this cute little guy. No worries! He was closely watched and in safe company.

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Posted for Ragtag Daily Prompt – Mean and also for Xingful Mama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge.

17 responses to “By Any Means”

  1. It’s so moving to see hw tender these giant animals are with their offspring. And how fierce in protecting them.

    1. That is the perfect description of them! I truly enjoyed watching them. ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. I am loving your photographs!

    1. Aw, thank you so much! I am so glad you are enjoying them. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  3. I love the camaraderie of elephants.

    1. I agree completely, Ravi! They definitely work at looking out for each other as a family should. Have a wonderful week. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  4. Such gentle giants they are. Love these.

    1. Ah, yes! Gentle giants is the perfect description. ๐Ÿ˜Š

    1. I know! We were amazed at all the birds that followed them around at their feet and they were never once stomped on. They are huge and yet graceful. ๐Ÿ˜

  5. I love elephants

    1. Me, too! It is amazing to me how aware they are of their surroundings.

  6. So cute!! ๐Ÿ˜

    1. Yes, the little elephants are simply adorable. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  7. I love elephants. This brough back memories from a few days I was lucky enough to spend at Kichwa Tembo (Elephant Head) at Masai Mara.

    1. The elephants were so wonderful to watch. So glad you got to experience the Maasai Mara. It was an experience of a lifetime for me. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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