This tree, though, had not been fed on, so it was apparent that the culprit was a bull (elephant) who was filled with testosterone but no outlet for it, so he pushed over trees. It's a great release for a bull and a way of showing his strength after a female has rejected him. If human males had the same ability, global deforestation would be complete by now. Peter Allison
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When elephants get angry, they forget all about the tender parts of the elephant and become animals of pure violence. They forget to be gentle and loving and stand up for what they believe in. Sometimes elephants get angry at trees because they are jealous for the trees. The more trees there are, the more food is available for them, which can make the elephant very unhappy.

It's not always about food though; sometimes the elephant doesn't like the look of a particular tree. But when he gets angry, he forgets to be civilized and destroys everything in his path, no matter who it belongs to.

Source: Whatever You Do, Dont Run: True Tales Of A Botswana Safari Guide

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