A Rumbling greeting exchange between members of an elephant family in which one (usually older and female) approaches another (usually younger, in parallel and from behind). Typically, the approaching elephant gives a Little-Greeting-Rumble and the elephant being approached, responds by Head-Raising, Ear-Lifting and sometimes Backing-Towards the approaching elephant and gives a Little-Greeting-Rumble in return. Often both individuals engage in Head-Raising and Ear-Lifting and may Social-Rub and Ear-Brush against one another, or otherwise touch one another or greet Trunk-to-Mouth. Both are likely to secrete Temporin. This Little-Greeting interchange is a relatively frequent event in an elephant family.
We are with the Mabenzi family. Matriarch, Provocadora, gf0012, stands facing us and gf0020 reaches out Trunk-to-Mouth and gives her a Little-Greeting, Head-Raising and Ear-Lifting and vocalizing with a Little-Greeting-Rumble. (Gorongosa, Mozambique)
