The presence of an elephant in the room frequently leads to tension, arguments, and physical altercations. However, a video of an elephant resolving a conflict between two ostriches shown that the exact opposite can happen.
In Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, a mature bull elephant broke up a vicious fight between two enraged ostriches. The large birds were seen violently kicking each other in April of last year as their argument intensified.
As the ostriches locked feathers, a huge bull elephant moved closer to have a better look at what was causing the noise. The magnificent beast came close to the couple and silently watched them for a moment.
But it became clear he had concluded their quarrel was more than just a minor annoyance when he flared his ears. Widening one’s ears is an indication of anger, according to Joyce Poole, a scientist and conservationist who researched elephant body language.
The ostriches didn’t seem to receive the message, though, based on the fact that they continued to battle. In an effort to up the ante, the elephant shouted loudly and trumpet-like before racing at the combatants and pretending to yell that it’s enough. The battle was abruptly over as the wrecked birds rationally dispersed.
Let’s watch the video:
