How an elder elephant mentors younger bulls in the social language of the herd
In short: In this segment from the Disney+ series Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom, the park's oldest African elephant, Mac, demonstrates how elder bulls pass down essential social cues to younger members of the herd.
The footage captures Mac, the oldest African elephant at the park, as he interacts with two younger bulls. By observing and engaging with their elder, these younger elephants learn the complex social behaviors required to navigate life within the herd.
This educational process is a key focus of the series, which is narrated by Josh Gad and highlights the surprising behaviors found throughout the animal kingdom.
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