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The Matriarch and her gals come in during the last light of the day to quench their thirst from the hot day.  Female elephants...
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Meet the Ladies

Etosha National Park, Namibia

The Matriarch and her gals come in during the last light of the day to quench their thirst from the hot day. Female elephants stay in their own herd and raise the young. One member is given the Matriarch role and leads the herd.
Photo © copyright by Lance B. Carter.

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