Land Colossus – Digital photo

He stands calm and proud – and his mere presence makes you speechless with admiration.

The African elephant is the largest land animal on the planet – it can weigh up to 7 tons! Elephants have exceptional memories and recognize friends and foes even after decades of separation. They communicate through infrasound – vibrations that humans cannot hear, but elephants can sense even through the ground. Their tusks are actually elongated teeth and grow throughout their lives.

This photo captures that rare sense of closeness to wildlife – majesty, power, and wisdom in one shot.