An elephant breeding herd strolling through Gorongosa Park. Male elephants fan their ears more when they are ready to mate as a way of spreading their scent and attracting females. Older males between 40 to 50 years of age are more likely to breed with females. ————- Uma manada de elefantes com crias no Parque Nacional da Gorongosa. Os elefantes machos abanarão mais as orelhas quando estiverem prontos para acasalar do que em outros momentos, como forma de espalhar o seu cheiro e atrair potenciai

7.7K views · 822 reactions | A breeding herd of elephants emerge from the tree line at Klaserie Sands River Camp, while making their way to a waterhole and providing a wonderful opportunity to observe them at close quarters.  Elly Gearing | Africa Geographic | Facebook