A sharp and sudden swinging or tossing of the head and tusks down, up and sideways, to threaten or hit an elephant by its side who is either too close or doing something that displeases the elephant. Often seen in competition over resources such as an older calf Begging for food or attempting Food-Stealing from its mother, or other, or at a salt lick or small water hole. (Previously referred to Head-Swinging a term now used for a different behavior.
Members of the C family are in view. A 6 year old female Head-Swipes at gf0080's 6 month old female infant. Note that this occurs immediately after adult female gf0003 moves forward and Supplants the younger elephants. Her approach was likely why the 6 year old swung her head at the 6 month old. (Gorongosa, Mozambique)
