A close-up view of the protected eye of the African Elephant (00013351)

The Fascinating Eye of the African Elephant

Description: The African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest land mammal on Earth. Learn about its dietary habits, the threats posed by ivory trade and habitat loss, as well as the two subspecies, the savanna elephant and the forest elephant.

Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa

Date of Capture: 16.07.2003