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
Elephant taking a mud bath

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
Weighing between 3 and 5 tonnes these amazing animals are quite spectacular. We were lucky enough to get up close and personal with them on a recent trip to the safari