Elephants in Tanzania, January 2018
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 12 March 2019
Posted as part of #spikysquares
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Elephants in Tanzania, January 2018
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 12 March 2019
Posted as part of #spikysquares
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Such majestic beast. I did not realize that besides the ear difference between African and Asian elephants but also the trunk are different. Amazing.
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Yes, there are quite a few differences, but the ears are the easiest. The head shape is is noticeably different if you look at them front-on. And there are now 2 distinct species of African elephant – officially defined in 2000.
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Elephants………oh my goodness Debbie, you know how to win me over ❤
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I keep coming back to this pic. Had to write something. These beautiful creatures are worth so much love.
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They certainly are. I especially love seeing them as a family group where they care so attentively to their young
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I’d so love to go on safari, must be an incredible experience.
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Yes, pick a good one and you’ll be in heaven! And double-heaven for a bird lover
My top point to check would be can vehicles go off-track. There is nothing more frustrating than seeing an animal in the distance and not being able to get closer. I found Tanzania disappointing from that point of view, but had never had that issue in Kenya or Botswana.
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Thanks for the tip, I’d never have thought to check that!
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