Tanzania 2021

Limited edition fine art print of 10 – Baby elephants hold a special place in my heart. They are amongst the sweetest animals on earth. They are endlessly playful, clumsy, and curious. On more than one occasion I have been fortunate to spend some time with them. One of my favorite behaviors to watch is the baby’s false charge. These little guys practice showing you just how tough they are by mimicking the displays of their bigger relatives. Ears up, sturdy posture and for good measure a trumpet or two. Easy to practice when you have the world’s largest land animal watching your back. Photo © copyright by Derek Nielsen