An angry male elephant has seen in shocking footage b.e.a.t.i.n.g a week-old calf with its trunk – before running away when another adult tells it off.
Its angry outburst occurred at the Addo Elephant National Park, on the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
The incredible footage recorded by photographer Duncan Noakes shows the baby being w.h.a.c.k.e.d on its backside when it stands too close to the adult – causing it to cry out in pain.
The incredible footage recorded by photographer Duncan Noakes shows the baby being w.h.a.c.k.e.d on its backside when it stand too close to the adult – causing it to cry out in pain
As it attempts to get away, the terrified baby runs in front of the furious adult and is t.h.u.m.p.e.d on its backside again
The a.t.t.a.c.k finally ends when the elephant runs to the safety of its mother and stands beside her
As it attempts to get away, the terrified baby runs in front of the furious adult and is t.h.u.m.p.e.d once again on its backside.
The a.t.t.a.c.k finally ends when the elephant runs to the safety of its mother and stands beside her.
Another large elephant then appears to tell off a.t.t.a.k.e.r when it charges towards it, causing the animal to quickly back away.
By: dailymail.co.uk
