Break-Sapling

Using the tusks hold, lift, move, and or twist a sapling to break it.

References: Poole & Granli 2021. (Full reference list)

This behavior occurs in the following context(s): Foraging & Comfort Technique

Break-Sapling

Context: Foraging & Comfort Technique (1)

A female uses her tusks as lever to break a young tree. (Maasai Mara, Kenya)