Black and white photo of an aggressive elephant in a backlit dust cloud

Elephant Aggression after Dust Bath

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

After drinking at a waterhole during the dry season this elephant retreated to enjoy a dust bath. This created a nice atmosphere with a cloud of dust behind him, backlit by the sun.

There are many signs of aggression elephants may exhibit when upset. They will use their trunks, ears and movements of their head to warn of this aggression. The ears are held out to make them look larger, they will shake their head from side to side and may raise their trunk. An angry elephant will stand tall, increasing its height by raising its head and chin, and look down over its tusks at an adversary. They will often rock a foot, swinging one of them up and down while kicking up dust. These signs are their way of letting you know they are uncomfortable and that you should give them space or risk a charge.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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