An elephant in musth stands tall trying to intimidate and warn off any possible competition.

Standing Tall

Kenya, Africa

Musth is a condition in bull elephants that can come along at any time of year. It generally starts when a bull is in their 20s, and in a healthy bull may continue to their 50s or 60s. It is marked by spikes in testosterone and other sex hormones that brings about aggressive and unpredictable behavior.

Meaning to intimidate, this bull in Kenya stands tall and holds its ears wide to make it look larger and more menacing. To drive the point home, it swings its trunk and kicks dirt toward its perceived competition. The feeling of intimidation was successfully conveyed, as he easily projected his size and virility.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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