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elephants crossing a river in South Africa
September 8, 2012

Elephants, South Africa

This Month in Photo of the Day: Nature and Weather Photos

We sat in our safari vehicle and watched as several family groups of elephants (about 150 individuals) crossed the Sand River in the Mala Mala Game Reserve. As the light got better, the scene became even more surreal.

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Photograph by Doug Croft, Your Shot
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