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Home / Wildlife / Elephants are usually peaceful but will become aggressive if agitated

Elephants are usually peaceful but will become aggressive if agitated

Updated on May 15, 2024June 6, 2023
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Elephants and rhinos rarely charge one another and usually have a peaceful coexistence. 

Elephants and rhinos can become aggressive if there is competition for resources like food and water, if they feel threatened, or if their young are in danger. 

In these cases, the animals may charge one another in an attempt to scare off the perceived threat.

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