Grasp-Seedling-Pull

Using the trunk to grasp a seedling and then pulling to uproot or break it free.

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

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

Grasp-Seedling-Pull

Context: Foraging & Comfort Technique (1)

Close-up of elephant ripping an acacia seedling from the ground. (Maasai Mara, Kenya)

Grasp-Seedling-Pull

Context: Foraging & Comfort Technique (2)

Little 12-18 month old "Tailess" male trying to use a Grasp-Seedling-Pull technique, but not achieving much result. He walks along with his mother who is doing the same. He looks rather dispirited, his tail is slightly swollen and he Trunk-Sucks as he walks along. (Maasai Mara, Kenya)

Grasp-Seedling-Pull

Context: Foraging & Comfort Technique (3)

gm0015 and gm0016 stand side by side browsing on seedlings together. (Gorongosa, Mozambique)