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Wisdom on the Mara

Wisdom on the Mara

This weathered but beautiful elephant in Kenya's Masai Mara carried incredible wisdom in it's eyes. I loved how the dried, cracked mud clung to its leathery sk...
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This weathered but beautiful elephant in Kenya's Masai Mara carried incredible wisdom in it's eyes. I loved how the dried, cracked mud clung to its leathery skin.
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Sep, 2014

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Thanks! These are one of the most mystical animals on the planet--let's hope the conservation efforts are effective so we can have them around for our children to see as well!

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