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Standing-Tall

An elephant Standing or moving with head held well above shoulders, and, with Chin-Up and Eyes-Open looking down at her adversary over the tusks with ears maximally forward (Ear-Spreading). Standing-Tall the elephant appears to increase in size and sometimes will deliberately stand upon an object such as a log or anthill (Attain-Higher-Ground) in order to increase its height.

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gm0016 suddenly gets spooked by the presence of the vehicle and moves away while Standing-Tall - Ear-Spreading, Chin-Up - and pauses to Look-At the vehicle. (Gorongosa, Mozambique)

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