AN angry elephant attacks a jumbo sculpture — thinking it’s a love rival.
The male barged into the model — made of rock — and knocked it onto its side.
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An angry elephant attacked a jumbo sculpture — thinking it was a love rival Credit: ViralPress 5
The male barged into the model — made of rock — and knocked it onto its side Credit: ViralPress 5
Visitors saw the drama unfold at the entrance to Khao Yai National Park in Thailand Credit: ViralPress
Then, having encountered no resistance, he walked off and continued a search for food.
Visitors saw the drama unfold at the entrance to Khao Yai National Park in Thailand on Friday.
No one was hurt.
Park officer Ple Srichai said: “Male elephants often fight over females.
"Maybe he thought it was real and he needed to show his dominance over it.”
The model was moved to a new location to avoid a repeat.
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Park officer Ple Srichai said: 'Male elephants often fight over females' Credit: ViralPress 5
He added: 'Maybe he thought it was real and he needed to show his dominance over it' Credit: ViralPress
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