The Complex Social Behaviour Of Elephant

Elephants are well-known for their complex social and emotional behaviour, and just like humans, these phenomenal mammals can form lifelong relationships. Every elephant has its own set of personality traits and characteristics, which always makes for interesting viewing when in the bush, and despite having seen thousands of elephants before, Peace Parks Foundation’s former Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area Manager, Gordon Homer, always enjoys watching the complexities of elephant behaviour unfold.

While with his family on the beautiful Nampene Island, situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Gordon gets to witness the fascinating dynamics play out between adult elephants and some young, feisty bulls.

Like any family, there are always complications that arise, such as youngsters acting out, teenagers fighting, or disagreements between the group elders, but typically, and with help from the matriarch, all is resolved, and peace is restored.

Today, however, the peace has been disturbed!

Watch the video to find out more!

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