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March 10, 2019 | Mud Bath
A baby elephant enjoys a mud bath in the company of its herd. Elephants use mud like sunscreen, protecting their skin from the hot sun, while also experiencing a cooling relief as the water evaporates. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
