Elephant's trunk Got bitten by crocodile

Fun Drinking, Elephant Trunk was bitten by Crocodile

During this often heard how fierce tiger or lion hunt prey Africa, such as horses, cattle, bison, buffalo, and deer. Or crocodiles that lurk the animals were drinking near the swamp hideout.

However, there is a rare occurrence that was caught on camera amateur photographer named JohanJohan Opperman (38) when visiting the Kruger National Park in South Africa. This photo was published by The Sun, October 28, 2010.

In the photo it appears the child is engrossed elephant with its trunk drinking swamp water. Suddenly, a large crocodile emerged from the swamp and it proboscis straight clamp with strong molar teeth.

The attraction between an elephant and a crocodile of children take a few moments. Children elephant also has a strong power so it can pull it up to the mainland crocodile marsh boundary.

Children elephant roaring and called his family shortly elephant troupe came to help.
The elephant was trying to save the child with wail and stepped on his foot alligator body. The scene is much like the fight between the elephants and crocodiles.
Because the herd of elephants and crocodiles beaten for his life, eventually prey is in sight it was secrete.
Johan said the incident during the day and do not usually crocodile dare mess with this giant animal. Was predictable, crocodile failed lunch. "I think this is very rare and, to my knowledge, crocodiles do not usually try to catch the elephants," said Johan.Via: Source

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