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Elephantine Soda pub

Pictured in this frame, is a rare phenomenon which belongs to the jungles of Kerala, India. Owing to geological reasons, there are two lakes in the province, which produce a constant and small supply of carbon dioxide from the lake's surface. The elephants, make it a point, daily to arrive at this lake and enjoy this 'soda-pop' for hours together, at times arriving at 4:30 pm all the way till 7 am the next day morning. It was indeed a rare phenomenon to witness!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Mankulam, India
Camera: NIKON Z 50
Copyright: © Jeshurun Vineeth