Where Thirst Meets Care

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In the dry season, elephants dig into sandy riverbeds to reach cleaner, cooler water hidden below. The sand filters it, making it safer than stagnant pools — especially for calves, who are more vulnerable to dirty water. This “well-digging” is both a survival skill and a way elephants reshape their environment to endure the harshest months. ... ...