African elephants in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
© Neil Bowman/Minden Picture
Right behind you. African elephants in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
Step into the world of the African elephants, the largest land mammals, celebrated for their extraordinary intelligence. Through gentle nudging, vocalisations and demonstrations, elephant mothers pass down vital knowledge that helps their young survive in the wild. Sadly, these precious animals face significant threats from habitat loss and poaching. As we admire these majestic creatures and strive to protect them, we can learn valuable lessons about empathy, cooperation and the importance of community.
Today's image features the Tsavo East National Park, Kenya. This park, situated in Kenya's Taita-Taveta County, covers an impressive 13,747 square kilometres. Established in April 1948, this park encompasses a semi-arid region formerly known as the Taru Desert. Along with Tsavo West National Park, it creates a sprawling conservation area of roughly 22,000 square kilometres. Renowned as a global hotspot for biodiversity, Tsavo East offers a pristine sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife.
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