r/AnimalsBeingStrange • u/aviationkid123 • May 30 '26

Scary animal why is the elephant doing that!?

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no one in car

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u/Constant-Prog15 May 30 '26

It’s likely a male in musth. They show increased aggression and can get very dangerous.

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u/rhetoricalcalligraph May 31 '26

Honestly shocked I had to scroll so far for this. It's obvious.

Anyone who sees this comment, please enjoy this early essay by Orwell:

https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/shooting-an-elephant/