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February 14, 2019

Cradle of Love

A mother elephant and her calf share a tender moment in Namibia's Etosha National Park. The expansive game reserve is nearly the same size as New Jersey. 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.
Photograph by Prelena Soma Owen, National Geographic Your Shot

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