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Head-Shaking

An abrupt shaking of the head, which causes the ears to flap sharply and dust to fly. Head-Shaking usually starts by the elephant twisting the head to one side and then rapidly rotating it from side to side. The ears slap against the side of the face or neck making a loud smacking sound.

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We're not sure why she Head-Shakes - someone coming and perhaps she is worried she will be displaced (adult female Selengei arrives a little bit after) or does she just feel good? (Maasai Mara, Kenya)

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