Dust Bath Collection

Dust bath
Robbie Prehn

RF-Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) dust bathing. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free)

Asiatic elephants (Elephas maximus), dust bathing at dawn. Jim Corbett National Park, India

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) adult rolling on back, taking a dust bath, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Large male African elephant giving himself a dust bath, Serengeti, Tanzania

3rd Lahore Indian Division. Circa October 1914 Whenever the mules, which carry the Indian mountain guns and ammuntion, see any sand, or mud, or dust

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) angry and in must, Zimanga GR, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

Monochrome African elephant giving itself dust bath, Chobe National Park, Botswana
An African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) is throwing dust over itself with its trunk on a bare earth slope with trees in the background under a clear sky

Pair of Indian / Asian Elephant, Corbett National Park, India
Pair of Indian Asian Elephant, Corbett National Park, India

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at dust bath, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Feral Horse (Equus caballus) taking a dust bath and shaking of loose dust in the high, sagebrush country east of Cody, Wyoming, USA

Skylark (Alauda arvensis) adult, dust bathing, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Domestic Chicken, free-range hen, dust bathing, England, july

Domestic Chicken, Goldline hybrid hens, dust-bathing, free-range on smallholding, England, september

Domestic Chicken, Goldline hybrid hen, dust-bathing, free-range on smallholding, England, september

Domestic Chicken, two freerange hens, dusting, Arduaine, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, april

Domestic Chicken, free-range hens, dust bathing, Cumbria, England, july

Desert-adapted elephant using its trunk to throw dust over itself. Dust baths help to ward off insects. This is an African elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) dust bathing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Indian / Asian Elephant - calf learning to take dust bath, Corbett National Park, India
JR-903 Indian / Asian Elephant - calf learning to take dust bath Corbett National Park, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Dust Bath: A Refreshing Ritual for Majestic Elephants in the Wild" Witness the magnificent RF-Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) indulging in a rejuvenating dust bath at Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand. As the sun rises, Asiatic elephants (Elephas maximus) gracefully cover themselves in a fine layer of dust, embracing this ancient ritual at dawn. Serengeti, Tanzania becomes witness to a large male African elephant pampering itself with a soothing dust bath. In Chobe River, Botswana, an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) elegantly rolls on floodplains during its dusty spa session. Meanwhile, at Corbett National Park in India, a pair of Indian/Asian elephants find solace and comfort as they immerse themselves in nature's therapeutic embrace. Transporting us back to history is the 3rd Lahore Indian Division circa October 1914 when even mules sought respite through dust baths. The Plains Zebra (Equus quagga), not wanting to miss out on this refreshing experience, joyfully rolls on its back while taking a delightful dust bath. Chobe National Park in Botswana presents us with another mesmerizing sight - an enchanting monochrome African elephant gracefully covering itself with earthy particles during its self-care routine. Yellowstone National Park showcases diverse wildlife experiences too; here we see bison shaking off layers of accumulated dust from their majestic coats against Wyoming's breathtaking backdrop. Returning to Asia once again brings us face-to-face with young female Asiatic elephants enjoying their morning rituals by taking invigorating dust baths at dawn. And finally, we encounter yet another male Asiatic elephant seeking tranquility amidst the serene ambiance of Jim Corbett National Park in India. These captivating moments remind us that for these gentle giants and other creatures alike, engaging in a luxurious dust bath is more than just cleansing.