Elephants throw dirt on themselves to protect themselves from insects and as a bit of sunblock. We captured this one doing just that at the back of her enclosure during a trip to Woburn Safari Park.
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Elephants throw dirt on themselves to protect themselves from insects and as a bit of sunblock. We captured this one doing just that at the back of her enclosure during a trip to Woburn Safari Park.