Elephant Warning
Zimbabwe, Africa
After drinking at a waterhole during the dry season, this elephant retreated to enjoy a dust bath. The late afternoon light gave nice color to the backlit scene, lighting up the dust it kicked up. When this elephant began to show signs of aggression, I slowly backed off and gave it space.
There are many signs of aggression an elephants may exhibit when upset. They will use their trunks, ears and movements of its head to indicate their displeasure. They hold their ears out making them appear larger, while shaking their head from side to side and perhaps contorting and twisting their trunk. An angry elephant will stand tall, increasing its height by raising its head and chin and look down at an adversary over its tusks. They will rock or swing one of the feet up and down, kicking up dust. These signs are their way of letting you know they are uncomfortable, and that you should back off and give them space.
Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.
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