Nambian Safari
Mother and baby at the waterhole

Desert Adapted Elephants have less blood vessels in their trunks than other African Elephants so that they don't overheat in the desert. They also don't need to drink every day, they can go 2-3 days before drinking. So we were very lucky to see them here.

Location: Twyfelfontein, Namibia

All images © Caroline Aston 2009

Mother and baby at the waterhole

Desert Adapted Elephants have less blood vessels in their trunks than other African Elephants so that they don't overheat in the desert. They also don't need to drink every day, they can go 2-3 days before drinking. So we were very lucky to see them here.

Location: Twyfelfontein, Namibia

All images © Caroline Aston 2009