Ear-Swat

An individual turning its head to one side and slapping one ear hard against the side of its body to remove or kill a troublesome insect or other irritant. The movement makes an audible sound resembling an Ear-Slap.

References: Poole & Granli 2021. (Full reference list)

This behavior occurs in the following context(s): Foraging & Comfort Technique

Ear-Swat

Context: Foraging & Comfort Technique (1)

An adolescent male is being troubled by an insect and Ear-Swats at it. (Amboseli, Kenya)

Ear-Swat

Context: Foraging & Comfort Technique (2)

An adolescent female appears to be troubled by an insect and Ear-Swats twice. (Amboseli, Kenya)