The ground shook as two giant pachyderms sparred for dominance. However, their jousting was brought to an abrupt halt when Nature called.
Regular contributor Hayley Myburgh sent this video to Latest Sightings, after witnessing the “trunkated” battle in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
Face-off
As Hayley’s video begins, two young elephant bulls face off on the road ahead of her vehicle. After a few moments, the pair approach each other with heads raised as they prepare to spar with one another.
Male elephants leave their natal herds at around 14 years of age, joining other males to form bachelor herds. A hierarchy must be established within these groups.
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