A bull elephant explodes upwards, ripping its tusks from the ground in a display of strength and intimidation

Uprooting

Kenya, Africa

Musth is a condition of increased sexual hormones that occurs in bull elephants when they are ready to breed. A bull in musth is not to be reckoned with as their behavior can be erratic, and they should be given wide berth. But they are fast, reportedly travelling up to 40 km/h (25 mph). They can close the distance much quicker than one would expect, and people in vehicles have been killed or injured by elephants in musth.

This bull in Kenya came toward our vehicle displaying the typical signs of musth. After burying his tusks into the ground in an impressive display of strength, this bull exploded upward, ripping the ground apart and throwing soil into the air. We got the message and departed.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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