Mom and Baby Snuggling
I almost never use black and white for photos, and I am not sure I can say why I prefer it here- maybe it's about the stillness between these two, in an otherwise frenetic environment. The elephants are almost always on the move, especially in the dry season, when the days are spent foraging and travelling to watering holes to drink and bathe. There is a safety risk to cuddle time, and the hugs don't last as long as this little guy would like. But, I'd say they are making the most of it. #Hwange #Zimbabwe #zebra #savannah #conservation #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #natur #wildlife #natgeo #wildlifeconservation #ethicalwildlifephotography #natgeonature #natgeotravel #animalplanet #ecosystem #grassland #wildplanet #wildanimals #elphant #africanelephant #animalbabies #animalfamilies
Wonderful shot.
Why, thank you. Too many elephant photos to ever post, but since I remember this particular moment so strongly it made the cut
Great moment, lovely photo. 👏

@LauraScrimshaw “There is a safety risk to cuddle time” 💔😭

And yet they do it anyway 🥹 …I would guess that cuddling is a deep need in many living things. Wonderful photo.

Thank you! And I think you are right- especially among herd or pack animals ( like humans!) The