The clip was shot in South Africa’s MalaMala Game Reserve.
The animal can be seen casually pushing down a massive tree, showcasing its incredible strength.
Elephants are said to be exceptionally intelligent animals. They are capable of experiencing and understanding a wide range of emotions. These magnificent creatures are also known as the pillars that help sustain many ecosystems. Elephants help in doing many things – from planting seeds in forests to excavating water holes, so that the wildlife population has a supply of water. Recently, an elephant video has garnered attention. The animal can be seen casually pushing down a massive tree, showcasing its incredible strength. According to reports, this remarkable video was captured by David den Hartog in South Africa’s MalaMala Game Reserve. The clip was later shared on the Instagram page LatestKruger. “Elephant casually pushes down tree,” reads the caption.
In the video, an elephant is seen using all its strength to uproot and collapse a huge tree present in the forest. He gently shakes it by pushing it, then drops it down. One user commented, “This highlights the strength of elephants.” They do this to reach fresh branches and leaves.
This visual not only highlights the physical power of elephants, but also underscores their integral role in shaping the landscape and facilitating ecological diversity.
The clip went viral in no time. Many people, after watching this video, gave their feedback on the comment section. Some people even called it destructive, but it is a form of nature. It is true that such huge trees take time to grow, but elephants do it. Some users said that elephants are the most powerful creatures on this planet.
As per many reports, while this activity may seem destructive, it is a natural ecological process that enhances habitat diversity and accessibility. Elephants uproot trees to gain access to resources, but they also help other creatures to eat the abundant new leaves and branches.
Elephants are environmental guardians that also function as biodiversity builders, enhancing their surroundings and guaranteeing the survival of many different plant and animal species.
A few days ago, another similar clip went viral on Reddit, where a wild elephant was seen knocking down an entire tree just so he could scratch its itching back. On Reddit, the 17-second video has received over 2,400 likes and left viewers in shock. The video was uploaded by OckhamsKatana.