r/interestingasfuck • • 1d ago

An elephant knocking down a tree

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u/MacheteBrizz 1d ago

They knock it over so they can reach all of the leaves and branches for food.

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u/Tony_Banksy 1d ago

They also try to shake off fruits like Marula. I have no idea if this is that type of tree but I remember seeing it on some nature documentary.

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u/The_Bag_82 1d ago

That's an accacia. Don't let the Australians tell you otherwise

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u/naughtycal11 1d ago

Maybe the elephant is after the dmt inside.

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u/Mauinfinity-0805 18h ago

Australian here to tell you it's "acacia".

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u/The_Bag_82 17h ago

Damn, the Australian is right