Prelude to the Plunge - A striking display of balance and personality at the water’s edge. Standing high on a rock to escape the blistering heat, the young teenager male elephant, Samudra at the Oregon Zoo, Portland, Oregon USA was captured just before he enters his pool to cool off from the very high mid afternoon heat. Samudra, offers one final, expressive pose to the crowd just moments before submerging into the pool. This photo of Samudra was taken on 7/2/2026 at the Oregon Zoo at Portland Oregon USA.
Prelude to the Plunge
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