Sri Lankan Elephant
A small family group of Sri Lankan elephants walking through lush green vegetation, with a calf protected between adults. Family bonds are strong in this species, and calves remain close to their mothers and relatives.
Elephants, Rhinos & Hippos Gallery
A collection of elephant, rhino, and hippo photographs from the archive.
Sri Lankan Elephant
A wild Sri Lankan elephant standing close in dry scrub habitat. The massive body, broad ears, and long trunk show the strength and intelligence of Sri Lanka’s largest land mammal.
Sri Lankan Elephant
Three Sri Lankan elephants, including a young calf, walking together along a dusty track. Elephants commonly travel in small matriarchal groups, with the young staying close to the adults for safety.
Sri Lankan Elephant
Baby elephant hidding behind mother`s body for protection.
Sri Lankan Elephant
A Sri Lankan elephant dust-bathing by throwing sand over its body with its trunk. This behaviour helps protect the skin from sun, insects, and irritation.
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A young Sri Lankan elephant calf walking through a cloud of warm dust beside larger elephants. Calves learn social and survival behaviour by staying close to the herd.
Sri Lankan Elephant
A Sri Lankan elephant lifting its trunk high while covered in dust. The raised trunk may help the animal smell the surroundings, communicate, or add force when dusting its body.
Sri Lankan Elephant
A young Sri Lankan elephant walking across dry ground. Juvenile elephants are playful and curious, but still depend heavily on adults for protection and learning.
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A female Sri Lankan elephant and her calf standing close together near open ground. Maternal care is long-lasting, and calves rely on their mothers for food, guidance, and protection.
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A Sri Lankan elephant pressing its body against a tree trunk, likely scratching or rubbing off mud and loose skin. Elephants often use trees and rocks as natural scratching posts.
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A Sri Lankan elephant stretching its trunk high into the branches with its mouth open, possibly feeding or scenting. The trunk is a powerful and sensitive tool used for breathing, smelling, grasping, and communication.
Sri Lankan Elephant
A large tusker standing near the Sellangala Lake area in Yala. Tusker elephants are especially impressive individuals, and long curved tusks are relatively uncommon among Sri Lankan elephants.
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A female Sri Lankan elephant walking with her calf sheltered beneath her body. This close protective positioning helps keep the calf safe while the herd moves through open ground.
Sri Lankan Elephant
A tusker elephant standing among rocks and low greenery in Yala. Mature males may roam alone and are often encountered in more open scrub and woodland habitats.