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As dusk approached, we came upon a group of African Elephants
(Loxodonta africana) passing from right to left in
front of our Land Rover. Most proceeded into the trees, but
one bull clearly had an attitude problem. After the rest of
the family had disappeared into the bushes, he turned and
looked at us head-on. Clearly, having lost one tusk in an
earlier dispute, he was not averse to violence. Fortunately,
he settled for a intimidating glare as opposed to an obliterating
charge.
by John Walker
July, 2001
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