Rare MicroPygmy Elephants

© Wally Orlowsky

Rare MicroPygmy Elephants

Uploaded: February 27, 2010 08:46:14

Description

We were lucky enough to capture this little-known and rarely seen species on the Serengeti in Tanzania. Our driver said he had seen them only twice before in his 30 years of safari experience. They live secretively among the scattered rock outcroppings (kopjes), feeding on small plants and roots. They are hunted by hyenas and occasionally by leopards.

First in my Elephantastic series.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 0.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 27, 2010

Awwwww, I want some! How cute. You are really getting good at this stuff!! #1243349

Joy Rector February 27, 2010

love this shot #8420563

Michelle Alton February 27, 2010

Your editing is brilliant, Wally. Love the description! #8420779

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 27, 2010

I can't wait to see what else you can come up with in this series, Wally. This is very nice. #8420804

Mitch Spence level-classic February 28, 2010

I think at that size they could also be successfully hunted by toy poodles. Did you bring one home? :) #8422065

Karen Engelbreth March 26, 2010

Congratulations... #8482673

Karen Engelbreth March 26, 2010

Congratulations... #8482762

Mary E. Lake March 26, 2010

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #8482884

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 26, 2010

Congratulations Wally. #8482997

Clyde Smith level-deluxe March 26, 2010

Congratulations Wally! #8483231

Anita Tykwinski March 26, 2010

Congrats on capturing this rare species
:) #8484131

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 26, 2010

I love the double entendre in Anita's comment -- intended or not :) Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Wally. #8484165

Michelle Alton March 26, 2010

Spectacular DD work to make this wonderful finalist, Wally.
Congratulations! #8484777

Bunny Snow March 26, 2010

Your editing is so very creative and amazing, Wally.

Congratulations on your finalist!!!! #8485956

Tarun Bose March 27, 2010

Congrats for your finalist and lovely DDR work, Wally. #8486311

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 27, 2010

Amazing work & CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist,Wally! WTG! #8487159

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Wally, you are fantastic with the digital work! Should get gold for sure on this one!

jo ann c. #8488024

Elida Gutierrez level-classic March 27, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WONDERFUL FINALIST!!!
#8488636

Jean E. Hildebrant March 27, 2010

Wow are rare find, lol! Very cool editing! Congrat's Wally ;) #8488843

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Wally! #8489760

Marsha S. Smith March 28, 2010

All of these are so cool! This was my favorite - Congratulations!!!! #8489958

Mitch Spence level-classic March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Wally, and on this great addition to your always beautifully done and engaging series. #8489960

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