Trunk-Touch

A general term for an elephant touching another with the trunk.

References: Poole and Granli 2003; Goldenberg & Wittemyer 2018. (Full reference list)

This behavioral constellation includes the following behaviors: Allo-Check-Tusk, Allo-Trunk-Sucking, Grasp-Breast, Grasp-Leg, Grasp-Tail, Grasp-Trunk, Grasp-Tusk, Trunk-Push-Down, Trunk-to-Body, Trunk-to-Face, Trunk-to-Genitals, Trunk-to-Mouth, Trunk-Twining and occurs in the following context(s): Affiliative, Attacking & Mobbing, Calf Nourishment & Weaning, Calf Reassurance & Protection, Coalition Building, Conflict & Confrontation, Courtship, Social Play, Submissive, Vigilance, Protest & Distress