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Bite-Trunk

An elephant grasping, holding the trunk of another elephant, placing it in its mouth and biting it. Bite-Trunk may be observed among juveniles and calves during Social Play.

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Two calves are Sparring playfully. A 2 year old male (left) is sucking on the tusk of a 4 year old female (right). The 4 year old purposefully grabs the trunk of the 2 year old and bites it and holds it in her mouth (Bite-Trunk). After some time he emits a Grumble-Rumble. (Maasai Mara, Kenya)

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