“Mommy I’m Thirsty”……………..A youngster takes a drink from it’s mother… sorry cars you wait… The mammary gland of the female is under her front legs.. by standing with the leg forward, she makes the teat available for the young one to drink…
A Elephant herd is made up of Cows with their young and only joined by a bull when he is in musk… the herd is led by a matriarch who can be seen clearly in this following photo.. she’s the biggest and seems to command the movement of the others, silently…
They are a very well knit family unit and from the photos one can see their protection of each other…
The slightest sense of danger and the young are well protected by keeping in close contact with the mothers…..
And you will always get young bulls that have to show off their strength…
But if there is one photo that demonstrates a family unit, mother and two children the following photo is by far my favourite… there is just something about this group….
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
absolutely stunning – you are so lucky to see all that amazing wildlife. Great photos. Look forward to following your travels.
Thank you… I hope I don’t disappoint…
WOW! They are so beautiful photographs… and how great creatures… Especially the last photograph, fascinated me more… Thank you dear Rob, for a few minutes I imagined myself there and in the car and watching them with my own eyes and also with my camera… I can die for this. What a great moment… Love, nia
Thanks Nia they are great animals, and ones that I adore…
Rob, these shots are simply amazing! I would love to see these beautiful creatures in person some day. It’s on my bucket list. Right up there at the top!
Thanks Gina, they are a mammal I never tire of watching, amazing communication skills and they can play just like children, as big as they are, they’re not all that slow…
Love elephants and love your shots of them. So nice to see how they take care of the little ones. 🙂
I can sit for hours and watch the interaction of a herd…wonderful..
Awwww – who would not wait and watch the wonderful scenery? 😀
Thank you…
Beautiful photos. You know me – I’m a sucker for mommas and their babies.
Me too … got chased by a small one once when walking in the bush… he only came up to my waist but was still pretty determined in doing me damage…
And I’m sure the small ones could do some damage.
Just as much as they want to… but you should see how fast I can climb a tree… if mommy had of been around don’t know what I would have done except run like the wind for the vehicle then drive like the wind…
Love the photo’s of the elephants. The last one is very sweet!
Thanks kindly…
Great shots of something most of us will never see!
Thanks and I can get to see them a few times every year… in the wild where they should be.. I’m lucky… but then I look at some of the photos taken by all and wish I could also be there…
Why did the elephants cross the road? (I couldn’t help myself..hehe) That is so cool how you get to be around so much amazing wildlife.
Now that’s a good question, probably wait in the shrub till a car comes along then “ok lets stop this guy”… lol… thanks for the comment..
I love elephants!!! You just made my day with these amazing photos. I would give anything to experience that :).
Thanks it’s great fun looking and finding these pachyderms in the park…
What a sight! You have captured it beautifully – I especially love the last photo. It deserves a title “Family Bonds” or some such. 🙂
That photo just does something for me… not the best quality shot but a lovely picture…
It amazes me you live this close to elephants!!!! Makes going to the zoo seem so silly!!! Love seeing the animals in their natural environment. Under the leg??? Who knew…well obviously you. Fascinating. Your blog is brilliant. Really enjoy visiting. Great photos. Sam
Thanks Sam had this privilege all my life.. and just never tire of it…
Awwwwwwwww..and awe! So amazing!
Thank you…. Awwwww couldn’t ask for more it says so much… thank you…
What awesome images and what a sight to see. I will make it Africa one day.
You have to visit Africa, specially South Africa at least once in your life… then you’re hooked and you will come back…
Oh my — it’s past 1 am here and I feel like I’m seeing a mirage 🙂 This is just the most unbelievable sight to behold. Your photos keep getting better and better. Beautiful – touching and amazing bulldog! Gosh that last shot is phenomenal — National Geographic needs it asap!!! xo
Thanks Robyn… you should be sleeping… my photos will wait till later… thanks for the complement much appreciated… National Geographics wake up and send me an assignment…
🙂 that last photo — you must do something with it. They look like they are almost human – though not — (sort of how planet of apes creatures were in the movie)…. It’s phenomenal!! Now to the bath!!! 🙂
Get some sleep…
😉 i goin!
Your photos are just amazing, as always. Love that last one, especially. The calfs are such beautiful little babas. 😉
I don’t know what it is about the last one, not the clearest shot but it just has something about it… my favourite..
I agree, my favorite too. It’s a great composition of the family together.
Not the clearest shot but does say something… still can’t put my finger on what it is…. maybe just the attitude of the family unit.. a mother with concerns for her young? don’t know, just love it…