Blow-Bubbles

An elephant submerging its trunk or mouth under water and purposefully and/or repeatedly blowing bubbles. Newborn infants may engage in this activity during their first experience with water, while older individuals may Blow-Bubbles during social play. 

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

This behavior occurs in the following context(s): Novel & Idiosyncratic, Social Play

Blow-Bubbles

Context: Novel & Idiosyncratic (1)

A newborn discovers water for the first time and Blow-Bubbles. (Maasai Mara, Kenya)

Blow-Bubbles

Context: Novel & Idiosyncratic (2)

A newborn discovers water for the first time and Blow-Bubbles. (Maasai Mara, Kenya)