A pink elephant goes for an afternoon swim with its mother and herd, and despite its unique color, the herd passionately cares for it.
It was late afternoon when we headed down to the river to see what we could find. Expecting to find regulars at the water’s edge, cooling down from the day’s heat, we were pleasantly surprised to find a rather unique little creature. A pink elephant!
Before we delve into why this elephant calf has pink skin, let’s talk about elephants and their skin. Elephants have very thick skin, which can be up to 2.5 centimeters thick in some areas. Their skin is also very tough and rough, which helps protect them from predators and the harsh African sun.
