John Clarke, Family (ANIMALS 2025)

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I watched in quiet awe as these majestic elephants instinctively formed their protective circle around a breathtakingly beautiful baby girl calf in Sri Lanka. In this moment, they stood close together, the male on the right gently leaning in, sensing and acknowledging the little one. It was deeply moving to witness the tenderness and devotion these gentle giants have for their family—a raw, priceless glimpse into the profound bonds that connect them.

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