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June 21, 2014 12:00 am

There’s a very close bond between the members of an elephant herd, and they are extremely protective of their young, always trying their very best to ensure that the little ones are kept safely between the adults when on the move (but there’s bound to be at least one little rebel, isn’t there?)

Between

“Between” is the theme for this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge. This photograph was taken in the Pilanesberg National Park.

Pilanesberg National Park, Rustenburg 0300, South Africa

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57 Responses to “Between”

  1. Lovely photo! 🙂

    By Geri on December 5, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    1. Thank you Geri!

      By de Wets Wild on December 6, 2014 at 4:17 am

  2. I don’t know how I missed this one! What a precious post!

    There was a news story this evening(11-30-14) about a former NBA star named Yao Ming who is on a mission to end illegal animal trade. He is actively involved with WildAid.
    WildAid is the only organization to focus on reducing the demand for wildlife products. WildAid works with hundreds of Asian and Western political figures, celebrities and business leaders, including the Duke of Cambridge, Yao Ming, Jackie Chan, Edward Norton and Sir Richard Branson, to dissuade people from purchasing endangered wildlife products. WildAid’s public service messages and educational initiatives reach hundreds of millions of people per week in China alone through donated media space. “When the buying stops, the killing can too.”

    Have you heard of this organization?
    http://wildaid.org/about

    The goal to convince consumers NOT to support ivory trade makes sense, in conjunction with efforts being made in Elephant/Rhino sanctuaries.

    ~Jane

    By Just Another Nature Enthusiast on December 1, 2014 at 9:14 am

    1. Thanks for another kind contribution Jane!

      The WildAid advertisements with Yao Ming is also aired on South African television channels, and we agree with the message entirely. As long as the market for wildlife products exist, all the hard work and sacrifice of those trying to protect these precious animals will come to naught.

      By de Wets Wild on December 2, 2014 at 3:15 am

  3. This is one of my favorites of yours!

    By cynthiamc1 on June 27, 2014 at 8:57 am

    1. Thank you very much Cynthia!!!

      By de Wets Wild on June 27, 2014 at 7:03 pm

  4. Great shot of this happy “little” family!

    By Po' Girl Shines on June 25, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    1. Thanks for stopping by and for the very kind comment, Po’ Girl!

      By de Wets Wild on June 26, 2014 at 3:20 am

  5. This photograph really touches my heart.

    By kanzensakura on June 25, 2014 at 6:35 am

    1. Thanks Kanzensakura! Nice to see family getting along!

      By de Wets Wild on June 25, 2014 at 1:46 pm

  6. Kinda reminds me of those window stickers that show how many adults and children are in the family. This is a close knit family.

    By kcinaz on June 24, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    1. That they definitely are Karen, no-one will lay a hand on any of the youngsters while the cows are around!

      By de Wets Wild on June 25, 2014 at 3:34 am

  7. Superb photo for the challenge!

    By SPFischer on June 23, 2014 at 8:28 am

    1. Thanks, again, Stacy!

      By de Wets Wild on June 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm

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  9. I am an Ellie fan too, and LOVE this shot from behind – I took a similar one of just a mother and her calf – but this is brilliant. And a good choice for the challenge 🙂

    Jude xx

    By Heyjude on June 22, 2014 at 2:30 am

    1. Hi Jude, and welcome here at de Wets Wild!

      Love your photo – looks like it was taken in Addo Elephant National Park?

      By de Wets Wild on June 22, 2014 at 4:42 am

      1. Yes it was. I wrote a post about Addo, with a few elephant photos, but the one from behind is my favourite.

        By Heyjude on June 22, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      2. Great place, Addo!

        By de Wets Wild on June 23, 2014 at 4:37 am

  10. What an adorable photo and perfect for the challenge.

    janet

    By sustainabilitea on June 21, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    1. Thank you very much Janet!

      By de Wets Wild on June 22, 2014 at 4:38 am

  11. I agree with Amy…best ‘between’ I have seen.

    By Jo Bryant on June 21, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    1. Wow, thank you so much Jo!

      By de Wets Wild on June 22, 2014 at 4:37 am

  12. I certainly hope and pray that these elephants will be protected.

    By seeker on June 21, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    1. There’s a dedicated team at Pilanesberg, as in all our parks and reserves, giving everything they have to ensure exactly that Seeker. We hope and pray with you that they are successful in their efforts!

      By de Wets Wild on June 22, 2014 at 4:37 am

      1. Amen.

        By seeker on June 22, 2014 at 4:49 am

  13. Well captured and very apt

    By Rob Weir on June 21, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    1. Thanks for the thumbs-up, Rob!

      By de Wets Wild on June 22, 2014 at 4:35 am

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  15. This is such a fabulous photo and so perfect for the challenge! I LOVE it! 😀

    By Linda Arthur Tejera on June 21, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    1. Thank you very, very much Linda!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 3:35 pm

  16. Wow! Great shot de Wets! You’ve nailed the “Between” challenge perfectly!

    By raroto on June 21, 2014 at 9:34 am

    1. Thanks for the enthusiastic support Raja!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 3:34 pm

  17. Awww, this is priceless!

    By atureaud on June 21, 2014 at 6:52 am

    1. Thank you very much Annabelle, and welcome here at de Wets Wild!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 3:33 pm

  18. What a wonderful capture!
    ~Lindy

    By mrsbearfoot on June 21, 2014 at 4:07 am

    1. Thank you so very much Lindy!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:18 am

  19. I love this image! This is the best for the between theme I have seen!

    By Amy on June 21, 2014 at 2:44 am

    1. That’s so very kind of you Amy! Just as warm as you have always been to us, we really do appreciate your kindness!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:17 am

  20. Great photo.

    By allentimphotos2 on June 21, 2014 at 2:39 am

    1. Thanks Tim!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:16 am

  21. right on 🙂

    By quarksire on June 21, 2014 at 2:36 am

    1. Glad you liked it 🙂

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:16 am

  22. sweet. This picture reminds me of how our boys jostle for position between my husband and me.

    By Imelda on June 21, 2014 at 2:19 am

    1. Even little humans know that there’s no safer place than by mom and dad’s side, hey Imelda?

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:16 am

  23. I love this abundantly. What a perfect entry for “between.”

    By Silver in the Barn on June 21, 2014 at 1:41 am

    1. You’re so kind, thank you Barbara!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:14 am

  24. Such a sweet, sweet photo. Thank you for sharing!

    By donnaanddiablo on June 21, 2014 at 1:02 am

    1. Thank you for spending some time with us Lori!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:14 am

  25. I love anything with elephants, but this photo so fits the challenge. . . and a rebel is always around!

    By Patti Ross on June 21, 2014 at 12:35 am

    1. Thank you Patti!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:12 am

  26. How lovely!

    By dorothychiotti on June 21, 2014 at 12:28 am

    1. Thanks Dorothy!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:10 am

  27. Such a cute family!

    By its-about one thing on June 21, 2014 at 12:15 am

    1. And so dedicated to one another Charu!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:09 am

  28. Awww…. so cute!!!! Lovely photo!

    By wisemonkeysabroad on June 21, 2014 at 12:07 am

    1. Thank you very much!

      By de Wets Wild on June 21, 2014 at 5:09 am

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