Maia and Lady are known for their natural head decorations and Guillermina is starting to follow in their footsteps. But hay isn’t purely decorative when it comes to elephant “hats”; wearing it in this way protects them from sun and helps keep bugs at bay. So, while it looks like Maia is accessorizing in this photo, she is actually using hay as a natural protectant – though some of it is perched a little precariously on top. We hope you enjoy this Sunday Smile all week long.
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Christine Curtis says
October 2, 2022 at 2:07 pmA great way to take their snacks with them too. Lol it’s adorable that’s for sure! ♥️
Nancy says
October 2, 2022 at 2:12 pmThis made me laugh out-loud!! THANK YOU
Kayle says
October 2, 2022 at 2:12 pmI adore her.
Pam says
October 2, 2022 at 2:15 pmI’d love to make this photo into a little statuette to put on my desk! It would make me smile and lighten my day every time I looked at it …
Katherine says
October 2, 2022 at 2:21 pmLovely
Carol says
October 2, 2022 at 3:10 pmIn your Easter bonnet, with none of the frills upon it…🤣💖😘
Kat Blais says
October 2, 2022 at 3:11 pm😂
Patricia Richardson says
October 2, 2022 at 3:18 pmI believe she is intentionally stylish! So adorable 😍!!!
Sue says
October 2, 2022 at 3:20 pmStunning! ❤️🐘❤️
John says
October 2, 2022 at 3:33 pmIf you had bugs landing on your body all day and no way of swatting them away, you’d do this too! Ingenious. Natural instincts take hold for all these creatures.
Wim says
October 2, 2022 at 4:54 pmBeautiful and smart that’s Miss Maia.
Vicki says
October 2, 2022 at 5:20 pmBeautiful ♥️😃♥️
Zoi Flores says
October 2, 2022 at 5:25 pmBeautiful! My dear Maia you look stylish and sassy.
Carey says
October 2, 2022 at 5:49 pmPerched at a very Maia type riske angle….even if it is simply a perfectly straight protective device! Lovely Photo, many thanks ;D
Lynne Russert says
October 2, 2022 at 7:04 pmI think she’s very fashionable!!!
Rachel says
October 2, 2022 at 7:45 pmGreat idea Pam! I’d love one too 😍
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