An almost-daily photo blog from Kenya By Elsen Karstad, resident in Kenya, East Africa. Cameras: Nikon D780 & Nikon D850 Lenses: Nikon 14-24 F2.8, Nikon 50 F2.8, Sigma 28-70 F2.8, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro, Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VRII, Nikon 200-500, Nikon 600 VR F4.0 Enquiries on photo use or prints, email elknbi@gmail.com
Monday, June 8, 2015
Amboseli Elephants
Amboseli Elephants. The Mature female is 'dust bathing', which helps remove or discourage insects, but with elephants may also be a method of scent-marking territory by broadcasting oils from the musth glands located between the eye and the ear. This dusting behaviour is particularly common during aggressive encounters between males.
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