Biologist Explains How 'Musth' Drives Aggressive Behavior in Male Elephants

A hormonal condition known as musth triggers intense aggression in bull elephants during mating season, leading to attacks on humans, vehicles, and other species like rhinos.

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Why Bull Elephants Kill During Mating Season — A Biologist Explains ‘Musth’

Musth is the hormonal state behind elephant attacks on rhinos, vehicles and people. A biologist explains what it does to a bull and why older males contain it.

By Scott Travers, Contributor

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Biologist Explains How 'Musth' Drives Aggressive Behavior in Male Elephants

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