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Viral wildlife moment when impatient elephant pokes rival in river
A surprising moment from Kruger National Park in South Africa is making waves online, showing an elephant losing patience while crossing a river. Using his sharp tusk, he gently poked a slower rival ahead of him – and the video quickly caught the attention of wildlife lovers around the world.
The clip was filmed by a park visitor watching a herd of elephants crossing the river. One elephant clearly wasn't in the mood to wait and decided to poke his rival in the backside, forcing him to move aside. Short but telling, the moment highlights how even in the wild, hierarchy and impatience can take over. The video has already gone viral, delighting animal enthusiasts across social media.







