An 80-year-old American tourist was killed after an "aggressive" bull elephant attacked her vehicle during a game drive in Zambia, the safari operator said. The incident took place Saturday morning at Kafue National Park in Zambia, a police spokesperson said. The 80-year-old woman was injured during the "unexpected" incident and transferred to a hospital in South Africa, where she later died. Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/eMbVbZ | ABC News

Terrifying moment a bull elephant attacks tourist canoes in Botswana after they drift too close to its calves. Everyone survived — but experts say the tourists were lucky to be alive. #botswana #elephantattack #wildlife #safari #okavangodelta #animalencounter #naturewild #viralvideo #travelnews #tourists #africa | Indiatimes

Elephants have a unique mating ritual that involves courtship displays, vocalizations, and physical interactions. Bulls (male elephants) compete for the attention of receptive females, often engaging in aggressive behaviors like pushing and shoving. Once a female is ready to mate, she signals her readiness through specific behaviors and pheromones. Mating itself is brief but intense, typically lasting only a few minutes. After mating, the female undergoes a gestation period of around 22 months b