Amidst a group of dull-hued elephants in a marshy field, one particular pachyderm stood out with its radiant golden tone as it made its way through the forest. Christopher Whittier, a research professor, witnessed this rare spectacle during his visit to the renowned Dzanga Bai forest in the Central African Republic while on a break from his veterinary duties.
Upon taking a mud bath, the elephant appears to be glistening in gold, setting itself apart from the rest of the herd.
During a break from his veterinary duties in the Central African Republic, research professor Christopher Whittier had the opportunity to visit the famous Dzanga Bai forest clearing, where he witnessed a rare sight.
As it strolled through the damp and verdant fields of the Central African Republic, the shining golden elephant was truly a sight to behold.
Around 150 African forest elephants, an endangered species, recently paid a visit to a clearing and among them was a special golden elephant. According to Mr. Whittier, a resident of Grafton, Massachusetts, USA, the elephants had a great time taking a mud bath in a patch of yellow soil. Mr. Whittier, who was able to observe the herd for three hours from an observatory located 50 meters away, noted that the golden elephant covered every inch of itself with mud, while its color did not seem to attract any particular attention from its fellow elephants. Despite this, Mr. Whittier found it amusing to see the elephant looking proud of itself, even if no one else seemed to care. Overall, he enjoyed watching the elephants having fun as they covered themselves in mud.
According to a resident of Grafton, Massachusetts named Mr. Whittier, a group of elephants created a pleasant mud bath for themselves in a patch of soil that had a distinct yellow hue.
According to the 48-year-old, heavy rainfall had occurred before capturing most of the elephant images, which resulted in the removal of a considerable amount of mud from their bodies.
According to the photographer, this particular elephant had an impressive habit of ensuring that every inch of his body was covered without fail.
Although the golden elephant was clearly distinctive among its grey counterparts, the other elephants appeared to be unfazed by its unique appearance.
According to Mr. Whittier, he had the opportunity to watch a group of elephants for three hours from a platform situated 50m away from where they were taking a mud bath. These majestic creatures typically weigh around three tonnes and can grow up to eight feet tall.
Due to the poa.ching activities, the African forest elephant is facing a constant threat. Scientists predicted in 2013 that this species might not survive beyond ten years. Mr. Whittier expressed his joy over witnessing a rare sight of elephants gathering in large numbers as they usually only gather in groups of four or five. He also mentioned that the Dzanga Bai wildlife viewing experience is considered one of the most unique in the world and may even surpass the Serengeti National Park.