Ever really look at an elephant’s tail? It’s tipped with a tuft of coarse hair that works like a flyswatter to keep biting insects away. Calves often hold onto their mother’s tail while walking, using it as a guide and reassurance in the herd. Elephants also use their tails for communication. A relaxed, gently swinging tail signals calm, while a stiff or rapidly swishing tail can show agitation or warning. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 720, f/5.6 at 1/3200th of a second.
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Ever really look at an elephant’s tail? It’s tipped with a tuft of coarse hair that works like a flyswatter to keep biting insects away. Calves often hold onto their mother’s tail while walking, using it as a guide and reassurance in the herd. Elephants also use their tails for communication. A relaxed, gently swinging tail signals calm, while a stiff or rapidly swishing tail can show agitation or warning. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 720, f/5.6 at 1/3200th of a second.
Great shot!!!
Reminds me of the swishers at a car wash.